From Tales from the Odyssey

In Tales from the Odyssey, the main character, Odysseus is ...

• an ancient god

• an excellent sailor

• a famous Trojan warrior

• a leader of Greek soldiers

What effect do the lotus flowers have on the men after the eat them?

• The men became lost.

• The men weep with joy.

• The men forget the past.

• They cause the men to distrust Odysseus.

Who lives there? Who stokes those fires? Odysseus wondered silently. Are they friendly or lawless men? What do Odysseus' thoughts reveal about his journey?

• The journey was poorly planned.

• The journey is full of unknowns.

• The journey has made Odysseus lonely.

• The journey will result in a new friend.

At the beginning of the selection from Tales From the Odyssey, what challenge do the warriors face?

• intense hunger

• a powerful storm

• extreme tiredness

• another enemy attack

In the selection from Tales From the Odyssey, why does Odysseus sail to the faraway mysterious shore?

• He believes it will be safer there.

• He thinks he will find food there.

• He wants to know who lives there

• He hopes to catch a monster there

What do Odysseus’ thoughts reveal about his journey?

• The journey is poorly planned.

• The journey is full of unknowns.

• The journey makes Odysseus lonely.

• The journey will result in new friends

How do these sentences contribute to the development of the story?

• They provide a final example of unexpected danger.

• They prove that Odysseus and his men will never get home

• They remind the reader that Odysseus is an unskilled leader.

• They give structure to the story by ending it in an expected way.

Which of the following are universal themes in the selection from Tales From the Odyssey? Choose two options.

• Life presents many challenges.

• Journeys offer many surprises.

• Revenge is always worthwhile

• Failure is the best way to learn.

• Some mistakes are unforgivable

In 'Tales from the Odyssey', who is the main antagonist that Odysseus must overcome?

• A) Poseidon

• B) Zeus

• C) Athena

• D) Hermes

What is the primary theme of 'Tales from the Odyssey'?

• A) The power of love

• B) The importance of loyalty

• C) The struggle for survival

• D) The quest for knowledge