The Odyssey Exam Questions and Answers All Correct
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The Odyssey Exam Questions and Answers All Correct
Which in-text citation is formatted correctly in MLA style? - Answer-Odysseus's men "bent steady to the oars" (Homer 79).
Based on the evidence provided, readers can conclude that Rina is - Answer-disorganized.
According to the excerpt, Od...
The Odyssey Exam Questions and
Answers All Correct
Which in-text citation is formatted correctly in MLA style? - Answer-Odysseus's men
"bent steady to the oars" (Homer 79).
Based on the evidence provided, readers can conclude that Rina is - Answer-
disorganized.
According to the excerpt, Odysseus believes his men were - Answer-Careless
Which in-text citation is formatted correctly in MLA style? - Answer-The Cyclops insists
that they "care not a whistle for your thundering Zeus" (Homer 186).
What excerpt from Part 2 of The Odyssey best establishes Odysseus's weakness? -
Answer-I wished to see the caveman, what he had to offer—
How does this excerpt prove that Odysseus's men caused their own problems? -
Answer-by describing their neglect of orders
Based on the excerpt, readers can conclude that Odysseus's men - Answer-respect
their leader.
What conclusion about Odysseus (the speaker) is best supported by the excerpt? -
Answer-He trusts Circe's advice.
Which excerpt from Part 2 of The Odyssey best support the conclusion that Odysseus is
clever? - Answer-'My name is Nohbdy: mother, father, and friends,
everyone calls me Nohbdy.
What is the conflict in the excerpt? - Answer-Character vs Character
Which statement best explains the simile in this excerpt? - Answer-The Cyclops is
compared to a mast, or flagpole, because of his size.
Which statement best explains the simile in this excerpt? - Answer-The Cyclops' effort
to move the stone is compared to a simple task, showing his strength.
What theme is best revealed by this conflict? - Answer-It is wise to know the enemy you
face.
, In this excerpt, Odysseus is compared to a - Answer-Bat
Which statement best explains the metaphor in this excerpt? - Answer-The whirlpool is
compared to a mouth, showing its menacing threat.
What does the metaphor add to the passage? Check all that apply. - Answer-a
description of the Cyclops' eating habits
a comparison between the Cyclops and a large land form
a visual image of the Cyclops' size
Which statement best explains the simile in this excerpt? - Answer-The sea is compared
to a boiling pot, emphasizing its churning.
What theme is supported by the excerpt? - Answer-It is wise to follow the counsel of
trusted friends.
Which central idea should be included in a paraphrase of this excerpt? - Answer-The
forces sent by Cicones to stop the plundering of Odysseus and his men were skilled
and powerful.
Which elements are best known for helping performers memorize an epic poem? -
Answer-rhyme, rhythm, and repetition of certain words
What key detail should be added to strengthen the student's paraphrasing of this
excerpt? - Answer-Odysseus holds his home very close to his heart.
Which excerpt from The Odyssey best shows that the ancient Greeks greatly valued the
idea of home? - Answer-I drove them, all three wailing, to the ships,
tied them down under their rowing benches,
and called the rest: 'All hands aboard;
come, clear the beach and no one taste
the Lotus, or you lose your hope of home.
Which values of the ancient Greeks are most emphasized in this excerpt? - Answer-
bravery and perseverance
Which is the best paraphrase of this excerpt? - Answer-Odysseus is the son of Laertes
and is widely respected for his cunning.
Based on this passage of The Odyssey, one can conclude that the ancient Greeks
greatly valued - Answer-Bravery
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