The Odyssey: summary and analysis
Authored by Hilary Johannes
English
9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of literary work is The Odyssey?
A short story
A historical biography
An epic poem
A collection of fables
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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
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a theory about the author Homer?
He was blind
He was a woman
He was a group of people
He was a Roman emperor
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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
30 sec • 1 pt
The Odyssey is described as a true epic, filled with literary devices and broken into how many books?
12
18
24
30
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
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a central theme explored in The Odyssey?
The importance of agriculture
The rise of democracy
The concept of hubris
The invention of the printing press
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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
30 sec • 1 pt
In the first section of The Odyssey, what is the primary challenge faced by Odysseus's family in Ithaca?
A severe drought
An invasion by a rival kingdom
A plague
Suitors consuming their wealth and pressuring Penelope
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
30 sec • 1 pt
During his journey, Odysseus's hubris is highlighted when he taunts the Cyclops. What is the Cyclops's father's name, who then curses Odysseus?
Zeus
Hades
Poseidon
Apollo
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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
30 sec • 1 pt
Upon his return to Ithaca, how does Odysseus initially interact with his family and the suitors?
He immediately reveals his identity and reclaims his throne
He disguises himself and reunites with his family before taking revenge on the suitors
He is captured by the suitors and held prisoner
He decides to leave Ithaca again to avoid conflict
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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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