What occurs in the invocation?

Homer calls to the Muses to guide his storytelling.

What does it mean when we say The Odyssey starts "in medias res"?

It starts in the middle of the action.

Which sentence uses a colon correctly?

The following lunches are here: pizza, sandwich, and pasta.

Which of the following actions would show impudence?

refusing to be quiet when your teacher gives instructions

Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?

Laura is a skilled athlete; she plays three sports.

Writing that uses elegant wording.

What is an epic simile?

a long comparison between two things using "like" or "as"

In which situation does Odysseus show leadership?

Odysseus warns his men not to eat the lotus flower.

Which of the following is an example of Odysseus's hubris?

Odysseus brags that he is the one who blinded Polyphemus.

Which character is prodigious?

Polyphemus because he is a giant.

How did Odysseus respond when he saw Argus?

He cried because the once great dog was old and mistreated.

Which sentence uses a comma to create a compound sentence?

Ron wanted the answer, but he was afraid to ask.

Which is an example of personification?

The wind whispered through the trees.

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Odyssey and Epic Form Review

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A review of epic poetry forms and Odyssey reading comprehension using Pearson's My Perspectives adaptation.

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1
Which of the following shows Penelope is clever?
She tested Odysseus's identity with knowledge of their bed.
She created an archery test that only Odysseus could win.
All of the above.
She used weaving a shroud to avoid marrying a suitor.
2
Which is NOT a trait of an epic hero?
genius-level intelligence
from a famous family
good looking
great strength
3
Which gods and goddesses helped Odysseus?
Apollo and Artemis
Calypso and Hera
Poseidon and Hades
Zeus and Athena
4
What point of view is Part 1 of The Odyssey written in?
First Person
Second Person
Third Person Limited
Third Person Omniscient
5
What occurs in the invocation?
Athena disguises Odysseus.
Penelope defeats the suitors.
Homer calls to the Muses to guide his storytelling.
Odysseus tells Calypso to set him free
6
What does it mean when we say The Odyssey starts "in medias res"?
It starts in medium resolution.
It starts by introducing character names.
It starts in the middle of the action.
It starts at the end and goes back in time to the beginning.
7
Which sentence uses a colon correctly?
The following lunches are here: pizza, sandwich, and pasta.
Katie wants a new bike: but she cannot afford it.
Tom: is the friendliest boy in my class.
Kara wants to travel Europe: Paris, Rome, and London.
8
Which of the following actions would show impudence?
refusing to be quiet when your teacher gives instructions
raising your hand to answer a question
asking a classmate for help on a homework question
carefully carrying a bowl of hot soup so it is not spilled
9
Which is an example of an epithet used to describe Odysseus?
King of Phaecia
father of Telemachus
son of Laertes
husband of Penelope
10
Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?
Laura earns good grades; yet she hates to study.
Laura is a skilled athlete; she plays three sports.
Laura eats healthy food; exercises regularly; and relaxes.
Laura did the assignment; however she didn't submit it.
11
How should Telemachus help Odysseus defeat the suitors?
He should pray to Poseidon for forgiveness.
He should battle the toughest suitor.
He should hide their weapons.
He should chase them outside and lock the door.
12
What is lofty style?
A difficult to understand writing topic.
Writing that uses elegant wording.
Poetry about space and planets.
A poem in which every two lines rhyme.
13
What is an epic simile?
a rhyming stanza with a positive tone
a long description of a character's smile
a long comparison between two things using "like" or "as"
a direct comparison between two characters
14
In which situation does Odysseus show leadership?
Odysseus sleeps while his men eat Helios's cattle.
Odysseus tells Polyphemus his real name.
Odysseus warns his men not to eat the lotus flower.
Odysseus disguises himself as a beggar.
15
Which of the following is an example of Odysseus's hubris?
Odysseus tells his men not to fear Scylla and the whirlpool.
Odysseus brags that he is the one who blinded Polyphemus.
Odysseus speaks of how much money he has.
Odysseus tells his men not to eat the Lotus flowers.
16
Which character is prodigious?
Zeus because he is fierce.
Penelope because she is clever.
Odysseus because he is strong.
Polyphemus because he is a giant.
17
How did Odysseus respond when he saw Argus?
He laughed because Argus forgot his name.
He smiled as he remembered the old horse.
He cried because Argus died and was Odysseus's first mate.
He cried because the once great dog was old and mistreated.
18
Which sentence uses a comma to create a compound sentence?
After school, Mary practices the violin.
Emily enjoys ice cream, hamburgers and macaroni and cheese.
Sara is a nurse, who attended medical school in Michigan.
Ron wanted the answer, but he was afraid to ask.
19
Which is an example of personification?
My eyes burned from the salt water.
The hot sun burned her face.
The dog barked loudly when I walked by.
The wind whispered through the trees.
20
Which point of view is The Odyssey told in?
1st and 3rd person
3rd person and 2nd person
3rd person
2nd person

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