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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat makes someone an epic hero?Have a tragic flaw - for ex: too much prideTake a heroic journey: get help from/have conflict with gods along the way and have a group of followersstrong leader: make good speeches, solve problems/manage conflict well, fights a powerful antagonistAll of the above
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat is an epic poem?A super awesome, really long poemA long poem that tells the story of a hero, originally passed down orallyA poem written a long time agoI have no clue.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThe Odyssey tells the story of Odyssey's long journey home after the Trojan War and what happens to him and his men on the way home.
They are trying to get home to...TroyIthacaVGVItaly - 4. Multiple ChoiceWho wrote The Odyssey?HomerSome dead guyOdysseusNobody Knows
- 5. Multiple ChoiceCharacter motivation: the reason a character thinks, feels, or acts a certain way
What was Odysseus' motivation?To save Penelope from the suitorsTo have funTo get back home to Ithaca and his familyTo win the war - 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat kind of conflict takes place during the scenes when Odysseus and his men must survive the storms?character vs. charactercharacter vs. naturecharacter vs. selfcharacter vs. society
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThere are three main gods involved in the story. Which of them helps Odysseus the most and which one interferes the most out of revenge?Helpful: Poseidon
Hurtful: AthenaHelpful: Poseidon
Hurtful: ZeusHelpful: Athena
Hurtful: PoseidonHelpful: Athena
Hurtful: Cyclops - 8. Multiple ChoiceAn inference is a...logical conclusion based on text details and prior knowledgerandom guesssummaryquestion
- 9. Multiple ChoiceP.I.E stands for...Point
Illustration
ExplanationPoint
Idea
Evidence - 10. Multiple ChoiceTheme is...the message a text conveys about a topichow the author feels about the characters
- 11. Multiple ChoiceSymbol is...a person, place, image, word, or event that takes on figurative meaning beyond its literal meaninga comparison between two objectsan exaggerationan educated guess
- 12. Multiple ChoiceThe lotus flower symbolizes...a good time.a flower.forgetfulness and overindulgence.hunger.
- 13. Multiple ChoicePenelope staying true to her husband and not marrying
any of the suitors
symbolizes the value(s) of...loyalty and true love.her patience.how clueless she is.honesty. - 14. Multiple ChoiceSome of the main values of the ancient Greeks include...home/familyfaithfulness and loyaltyhospitalityall of the above
- 15. Multiple ChoiceA simile is...a messagea comparison using like or asa big smilea poem
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the aspects of a hero's journey?1. call to adventure
2. return home
3. transformation
4. road of trials
5. supreme ordeal1. supreme ordeal
2. transformation
3. road of trials
4. go home and sleep1. Call to adventure
2. road of trials
3. supreme ordeal
4. transforamtion
5. Return Home1. Road of trials
2. supreme ordeal
3. Return home
4. Transformation
5. Call to adventure - 17. Multiple ChoiceThe Trojan War was Odysseus'
Call to Adventure.
Which events, other than the Cyclops Island, are part of Odysseus' Road of Trials?The island of Cicones where Odysseus' men stole and took women as prisoners.The Land of the Lotus Eaters where the men who were sent to check out the island ate the lotus flower and wanted to stay/forgot their purpose.The Sirens - creatures hypnotize the men with their songs to lure them to death. Odysseus saves them with beeswax.All of the above. - 18. Multiple ChoiceOn the Island of the Cyclops, Odysseus goes by what name to trick the Cyclops?
What causes him to tell him his real name as he leaves the island?1. Nobody
2. Odysseus' pride1. King of Ithaca
2. A Dare1. The Odd Guy
2. Odysseus' humility1. Nothing
2. He doesn't. - 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat is Odysseus' supreme ordeal?Getting homeFighting in the Trojan WarGetting the suitors out of his home and getting his city backFighting the Cyclops
- 20. Multiple ChoiceOdysseus is telling the story of his journey to someone who ultimately helps him return home. Who is this?King Alcinous, King of PhaeaciaKing of Village GreenTelemachusScylla
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhat makes Athena an important character in the story?"Hero to Soldiers", she helps those in battle and helps Odysseus get homeShe is Odysseus' friend and decides to be helpful sometimes.She hates her uncle, so Odysseus likes her.Warrior gods rock!
- 22. Multiple ChoiceHow long is Odysseus' journey?20 years50 years10 years5 years
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhat was Odysseus' transformation?Beginning: Not a smart person
End: IntelligentBeginning: cocky, arrogant, overly proud leader
End: learns humility, becomes humbleBeginning: weak and manipulative leader
End: stronger and quieterBeginning: happy to see his family
End: Misses his family - Answer choicesTagsAnswer choicesTags