The Odyssey Quiz- Re Take
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English
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9th Grade
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Hard
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Ashley Williams
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1.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
5 mins • 7 pts
What is the primary reason Odysseus tells Polyphemus his name is "Nobody"?
To amuse himself
To trick Polyphemus into calling for help
To prevent Polyphemus from revealing his identity
To protect his crew from immediate harm
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2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 7 pts
In Book 12, Odysseus instructs his men to plug their ears with beeswax while passing the Sirens. What trait does this decision best illustrate?
Bravery
Leadership
Cunning
Loyalty
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3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 7 pts
Which of these events most clearly illustrates a hero’s journey in *The Odyssey*?
Odysseus’s marriage to Penelope
Telemachus’s quest to learn about his father
The suitors’ attempt to ambush Telemachus
Odysseus's refusal to leave Calypso’s island
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 7 pts
Which of the following quotes best demonstrates Odysseus’s bravery?
Row! Row for your lives!
Tie me tightly to the mast, and do not release me.
I clung to that trunk as Charybdis gulped the sea down.
I will not abandon my men to Circe’s magic.
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5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 7 pts
Why does Odysseus reveal his true identity to Polyphemus after escaping?
To challenge Polyphemus further
To boast of his cleverness
To warn Polyphemus about divine punishment
To ensure his crew’s safety
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6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 7 pts
In Book 11, what enables Odysseus to speak with the spirits in the Land of the Dead?
Hermes gives him a potion.
He performs a ritual sacrifice.
Tiresias grants him permission.
Athena opens the gates for him.
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7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 8 pts
In Book 16, what is revealed about Odysseus’s character through his plan to defeat the suitors?
He is impulsive but daring.
He relies heavily on divine help.
He is strategic and patient.
He prioritizes loyalty over strategy.
He prioritizes loyalty over strategy.
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