In lines 7-9, what was it that Odysseus described as a "hardy shipmate?"

a strong wind to help them on their journey

In lines 97-103, all of the following can be inferred EXCEPT that

his grandparent, Autolycus, was alive when he left Ithaca.

Making connections: In lines 257-264, Odysseus' mother advises him that one must strive to live. This is similar to

a student who makes the time to be with family and friends while studying

Plot: Tiresias gives Odysseus advice regarding the cattle of Helios which is to

don't harm them or else the Sun god will be angry.

Based on the epithets in lines 106-108, Odysseus is known for being

noble and intelligent, but cursed.

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In lines 7-9, what was it that Odysseus described as a "hardy shipmate?"
a strong ship to take them into the underworld.
a new crewmember to replace Elpenor.
a strong wind to help them on their journey
a new shipmate in the form of Circe.
2
In lines 97-103, all of the following can be inferred EXCEPT that
his grandparent, Autolycus, was alive when he left Ithaca.
his mother, Anticleia, was alive when he left Ithaca.
up until that point, he hadn't realized how long he'd been gone.
he was sad, but still determined to accomplish his task.
3
The first spirit of the dead that Odysseus speaks with is
Achilles
Elpenor
Tiresias
Anticleia
4
In lines 115-120, it can be inferred that the earthshaker and god against Odysseus is
Poseidon
Zeus
Hermes
Hercules
5
Making connections: In lines 257-264, Odysseus' mother advises him that one must strive to live. This is similar to
a student who prioritizes finishing all of his school work over others.
a student who joins as many activities and is so busy in junior high.
a student who crams his assignments to make the most of his free time.
a student who makes the time to be with family and friends while studying
6
Character (lines 106-108): An epithet is a phrase expressing a quality of a character. The following are epithets EXCEPT
man of pain
forsaking the light of day
Royal son of Laertes
master of exploits
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Elpenor asks Odysseus to do all of the following to honor his soul EXCEPT
plant the oar he used into the ground.
return his ashes to Aeaea.
burn and then bury his body.
burn his harness (armor).
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Plot: Tiresias gives Odysseus advice regarding the cattle of Helios which is to
don't harm them or else the Sun god will be angry.
run as far away from them as possible!
don't eat them or else be driven insane by mad cow disease.
cook them, but only at night, when the Sun god is sleeping.
9
Based on the epithets in lines 106-108, Odysseus is known for being
accomplished and creative, but hurt.
noble and intelligent, but cursed.
spoiled but rich and successful.
deadly, but beloved by the gods and wise
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Plot: Even if something bad happens with the cattle of Helios, Tiresias says that
Helios will support Odysseus.
Odysseus' crew will return home.
Odysseus will return home.
Poseidon will support Odysseus.

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