| Which central idea should be included in a paraphrase of this excerpt? | 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? | rhyme, rhythm, and repetition of certain words |
| What key detail should be added to strengthen the student’s paraphrasing of this excerpt? | 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? | 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 tastethe Lotus, or you lose your hope of home. |
| Which values of the ancient Greeks are most emphasized in this excerpt? | bravery and perseverance |
| Which is the best paraphrase of this excerpt? | 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 | Bravery |
| What can be learned about the ancient Greeks from this excerpt? Check all that apply. | They valued perseverance, bravery, and strength.They believed the gods were active in people’s lives. |
| What does Odysseus do on the island of Cicones that best shows the trait of leadership? | After he and his men land on the island and plunder for goods, Odysseus commands them to return quickly to the ship so they can safely set sail. |
| Which central idea should be included in a paraphrase of this excerpt? | The men sent by Odysseus to investigate the land they had landed upon became forgetful after eating Lotus plants. |
| Oddyssey part 2 | … |
| Based on this excerpt, what inference can be made about Odysseus? Check all that apply. | Odysseus’s curiosity about the Cyclops is stronger than his good judgment.Odysseus wants to see if the Cyclops has anything to give to him and his men. |
| The epic simile in this excerpt shows | how helpless Odysseus’s men are in the clutches of the Cyclops. |
| According to this excerpt, Odysseus | is prideful and overly confident. |
| What can be inferred about the Cyclops? | He does not live by the same rules and customs as the Greeks. |
| What can be inferred about the Cyclops? | He is savage and brutal like a wild animal. |
| What motivates Odysseus to tell a lie to the Cyclops? | Odysseus does not want to reveal their only means of escape. |
| Based on the epic simile, how should the reader picture the beam of wood Odysseus found in the cave? | like the mast of an enormously large ship |
| What two unlike elements are being compared in this simile? | the Cyclops and the mast of a ship |
| What prevents Odysseus from killing the sleeping Cyclops? | He knows that they cannot move the boulder blocking the doorway. |
| What motivates Odysseus to reveal his name and put his men in more danger? | anger and pride |
| Oddyssey part 2 | … |
| According to the excerpt, the Cyclopes’ distinguishes them from other men | Isolation |
| Which in-text citation is formatted correctly in MLA style? | Odysseus’s men “bent steady to the oars” (Homer 79). |
| Based on the evidence provided, readers can conclude that Rina is | disorganized. |
| According to the excerpt, Odysseus believes his men were | Careless |
| Which in-text citation is formatted correctly in MLA style? | 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? | I wished to see the caveman, what he had to offer— |
| How does this excerpt prove that Odysseus’s men caused their own problems? | by describing their neglect of orders |
| Based on the excerpt, readers can conclude that Odysseus’s men | respect their leader. |
| What conclusion about Odysseus (the speaker) is best supported by the excerpt? | He trusts Circe’s advice. |
| Which excerpt from Part 2 of The Odyssey best support the conclusion that Odysseus is clever? | ‘My name is Nohbdy: mother, father, and friends,everyone calls me Nohbdy. |
| What is the conflict in the excerpt? | Character vs Character |
| Which statement best explains the simile in this excerpt? | The Cyclops is compared to a mast, or flagpole, because of his size. |
| Which statement best explains the simile in this excerpt? | The Cyclops’ effort to move the stone is compared to a simple task, showing his strength. |
| What theme is best revealed by this conflict? | It is wise to know the enemy you face. |
| In this excerpt, Odysseus is compared to a | Bat |
| Which statement best explains the metaphor in this excerpt? | The whirlpool is compared to a mouth, showing its menacing threat. |
| What does the metaphor add to the passage? Check all that apply. | a description of the Cyclops’ eating habitsa comparison between the Cyclops and a large land forma visual image of the Cyclops’ size |
| Which statement best explains the simile in this excerpt? | The sea is compared to a boiling pot, emphasizing its churning. |
| What theme is supported by the excerpt? | It is wise to follow the counsel of trusted friends. |
| What theme is Homer presenting when Odysseus has his men tie him so that he will ignore the call of the Sirens in Part 3 of The Odyssey? | With strength and planning, one can resist temptation. |
| Oddyssey part 3 | … |
| Which excerpt from The Odyssey best demonstrates the importance of perseverance in Greek society? | ” I learned to keep my head in hardship -years of war and years at sea. Let this new trial come” |
| Based on this excerpt, what is the best prediction about the future relationship between Telemachus and Odysseus? | Telemachus and Odysseus will work together. |
| What does the dog, Argus, represent in this excerpt? | Loyalty |
| A value is important to a society because it is | a human characteristic that is considered desirable. |
| Which excerpt from The Odyssey demonstrate the importance of hospitality in Greek society? | Here is a poor man come, a wanderer,driven by want to beg his bread, and everyonein hall gave bits, to cram his bag—onlyAntinous threw a stool, and banged his shoulder |
| What is the symbolism of the new cloak in this excerpt? | The new cloak represents Odysseus’s transformation from a weary traveler to the returning hero. |
| Jackson makes the prediction that Odysseus and Telemachus will take the suitors by surprise. Which detail best supports his prediction? | Let no one hear |
| Which is a symbol in this excerpt? | The new cloak |
| Which is a step in making and checking predictions while reading? | connecting clues to background knowledge |
| Which Greek values are found in The Odyssey? Check all that apply. | Loyalty Hospitality Self-control Family |
| Being reunited with Penelope is which part of Odysseus’s epic journey? | His return home |
| Learning patience and humility is which part of Odysseus’s epic journey | His transformation |
| Which lines from the text best support this theme? | Some god guided usthat night, for we could barely see our bowsin the dense fog around us |
| Which theme do these lines support? | Teamwork builds strength and unity |
| Which events are part of the road of trials in Odysseus’s heroic quest? Check all that apply. | fleeing the Lotus-Eatersfighting the SirensFacing Charybdis and Scylla |
| How do Telemachus’s actions in battle compare to his father’s? | Both Telemachus and Odysseus are quick-thinking in battle. |
| According to this excerpt, how has Odysseus changed over the course of his adventure? | He has become more humble and patient in battle. |
| Which would be most helpful when comparing Penelope with Odysseus and how they changed in The Odyssey? | It would be most helpful to consider both characters’ reactions to the suitors. |
| From which part of Odysseus’s epic journey is this excerpt taken? | His return home |
| In which ways does Odysseus’s character change over the course of The Odyssey? Check all that apply. | He becomes more humbleHe learns to make better decisions He becomes less arrogant and proud |
The Odyssey
April 18, 2020