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The Odyssey
Quiz
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English
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9th Grade
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Hard
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Standards-aligned
Sarah Williams
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is an epic simile?
A brief comparison in the form of a simile that is one line in length.
A metaphor that is used to describe an epic poem.
A type of simile that is only used in ancient literature.
A detailed comparison in the form of a simile that is many lines in length.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What epic tale involves a journey home after the Trojan War?
The Iliad
The Odyssey
The Aeneid
Metamorphoses
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the name of the Cyclops that Odysseus encounters in Book 9 of The Odyssey?
Zeus
Achilles
Polyphemus
Hector
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How does Odysseus manage to escape from the cave of the Cyclops?
By digging a tunnel
By hiding under the bellies of sheep
By overpowering the Cyclops
By setting a fire
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What clever trick does Odysseus use to prevent Polyphemus from identifying him?
He disguises himself as a Cyclops
He tells Polyphemus his name is "Nobody"
He remains completely silent
He uses a magic spell
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What does Odysseus use to blind Polyphemus?
A burning torch
A poisoned arrow
A sharp wooden stake
A large rock
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Who does Polyphemus pray to for revenge after being blinded?
Zeus
Athena
Poseidon
Hermes
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
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