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"The Odyssey" Cumulative ELA 9B Edgenuity
"The Odyssey" Cumulative ELA 9B Edgenuity
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1
What is the first step in summarizing a plot?
eliminating minor or unimportant details
identifying important words and phrases
restating central ideas and key details
connecting ideas with logical transitions
2
From
The Odyssey - Penelope
, what can the reader predict about Odysseus and Penelope’s future relationship?
They will not resume their marriage, and Penelope will resent Odysseus.
They will resume their marriage, but they will feel estranged.
They wont resume their marriage but Penelope wil help Odysseus kill the men
They will resume their marriage, and they will happily rule together.
3
Which is the
best
definition of “value”?
a location in a story that gives the reader clues
a conclusion made on the basis of evidence
a story that explains how things came to be
a quality or idea that is considered important
4
We could never prove it, we suspected him of duplicity, so we were never able to fully trust him again. What's duplicity
counterfeiting
determination
cunning
dishonesty
5
Fighting the suitors with his son Telemachus is which part of Odysseus’s epic journey?
his transformation
his road of trials
his supreme ordeal
his return home
6
A literary symbol is an object that takes one or more _____ meanings beyond its literal meaning.
figurative
ideal
narrative
actual
7
In
The Odyssey - Amphimedon
, what motivates Odysseus to dress as a beggar?
He wants to surprise Penelope.
He is angry at Amphimedon.
He wants revenge against the suitors.
He is trying to be humble.
8
The
best
way to make inferences is to combine background knowledge with ___, or the proof found in the text details
evidence
setting
conflict
resolution
9
Which would be
most
helpful when comparing Penelope with Odysseus and how they changed in
The Odyssey
?
It would be helpful to consider both characters’ reactions to the suitors.
It would be most helpful to consider Odysseus’s words to his men.
It would be most helpful to consider Penelope’s actions toward her servants
It would be most helpful to consider both characters’ physical appearance.
10
In
The Odyssey
, when Teiresias describes the conflicts that Odysseus will face, how do the conflicts relate to the theme
The conflicts hide the theme.
The conflicts describe the theme.
The conflicts contrast with the theme.
The conflicts reveal the theme.
11
Which clue
best
helps readers know that the first two paragraphs of
My Story
are structured chronologically?
The author discusses why black people were angry.
The author includes the years events happened.
The author writes from the first-person point of view.
The author shares information about bus drivers.
12
In these frames, the author emphasize the challenges Iqbal faced by showing
that Iqbal’s actions were considered illegal and punishable by jail time.
how little protection Ehsan Ullah Khan could offer to Iqbal.
the worried expression on Iqbal’s face.
the potential dangers Iqbal might encounter because of his actions.
13
Which part of “The Maori: Genealogies and Origins in New Zealand”
best
shows that the Maori value freedom?
the resolution following Tû's wrath
the motivation of the brothers
the actions of Papa and Rangi
the conflict between Tû and Tawhiri
14
Learning patience and humility is which part of Odysseus’s epic journey?
his supreme ordeal
his return home
his road of trials
his transformation
15
Which sentence is written correctly?
The bags of cookies is open on the table.
Milo’s puppies are still with their mother.
Chase and McKay is visiting from Texas.
Either Hannah or Chloe are coming over.
16
Odysseus is called to adventure when he
leaves home to join the Trojan War.
outsmarts the Cyclops.
fights the suitors in his home.
is reunited with Penelope.
17
Dynamic characters are those who _________ in important ways over the course of a story.
change
move
act
speak
18
Events that take the conflict to its highest point help to develop
complications
reactions
the climax.
the resolution.
19
Which story event from "Perseus"
best
shows that the ancient Greeks sometimes suffered tyrannical rulers?
King Acrisius and King Polydectes try to kill Perseus.
Perseus makes his old friend Dictys king of the island.
The Ethiopians force King Cepheus to sacrifice his daughter.
Viewing the Gorgon, King Polydectes and his men turn to stone.
20
A literary symbol is an object that takes one or more _____ meanings beyond its literal meaning.
figurative
narrative
ideal
actual
21
In the events of Odysseus’s quest, why would the text in
The Odyssey - Elpenor
be labeled as part of the road of trials?
It shows Odysseus at the point where he departs.
It shows Odysseus facing something about himself.
It shows Odysseus encountering supernatural beings.
It shows Odysseus at the low point in his challenges.
22
The event from
The Odyssey
that
best
supports the theme that acting prideful can lead to unwanted consequences is
Odysseus and his son, Telemachus successfully fighting off the evil Suitors
Odysseus boasting of blinding Cyclops and Cyclops seeking revenge.
Odysseus proving his identity to Penelope by recounting a story of his bed
Odysseus controlling his temper with the Suitors and winning back his home.
23
Odysseus is an example of a dynamic character because
he is gone from home for years and misses his family.
he has been a beloved literary hero for hundreds of years.
he experiences success in battle and is assisted by the gods.
he changes in important ways over the course of his journey.
24
Based on the prefix, the word “extricate”
most likely
means
“filled with interest in a situation.”
“to get out of a situation.”
“without interest in a situation.”
“to rule a situation.”
25
Which are examples of symbols? Choose all that apply.
a smiley face
an Olympic torch
a white dove
a stop sign
26
The Odyssey
the rituals that Odysseus performs on the island show that the ancient Greeks respected & honored
their cows.
the sea.
their traditions
the dead.
27
Which characters in the story of Perseus
best
reflect the value of friendship?
Andromeda and Athena
King Acrisius and the King of Larissa
Dictys and Perseus
Perseus and Hermes
28
What element of a myth is featured in the title “The Beginnings of the Maasai”?
an attempt to explain a fantastic setting
an attempt to explain a supernatural god
an attempt to explain an origin
an attempt to explain a conflict
29
Which sentence contains a nonrestrictive clause?
Take a left after that house with the yellow fence.
The man who drives our bus is ill.
Be sure to watch that movie I gave you.
The old apron, which belonged to Mama, is torn.
30
In which ways does Odysseus’s character change over the course of
The Odyssey
? Check all that apply.
He learns to make better decisions.
He becomes less arrogant and proud.
He becomes more humble.
His family becomes less important.
31
Being reunited with Penelope is which part of Odysseus’s epic journey?
his road of trials
his supreme ordeal
his return home
his transformation
32
What is one reason that an author may choose to relate events in memoir form?
to show dialogue using speech bubbles
to present research on a historical figure
to illustrate stories from one’s life in drawings
to tell significant stories from one’s life
33
When writing for a general audience, the writer should keep in mind that a general audience
most likely
has the power to effect change.
knows a lot about the topic.
is interested in the situation.
knows little about the topic.
34
In
Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy,
how does the time period of 1912 contribute to the
main
conflict in the novel?
Racism against African Americans by whites was the norm at that time.
Shipping was a new industry to the United States at that time period.
European people had first settled in the state of Maine at that time.
The idea of Christian charity had not been invented yet at that time period
35
The event from
The Odyssey
that
best
supports the theme that acting prideful can lead to unwanted consequences is
Odysseus proving his identity to Penelope by recounting a story of his bed
Odysseus boasting of blinding Cyclops and Cyclops seeking revenge.
Odysseus and his son, Telemachus, successfully fighting off the bad Suitors
Odysseus controlling his temper with the Suitors and winning back his home.
36
By studying the suffix of "fallacy,” a reader can conclude it means
“the state of being false.”
“without being false.”
“someone who does something false.”
“having the misfortune of being false.”
37
In an e-mail that addresses a problem, the writer should express a viewpoint in the
salutation.
second body paragraph.
closing.
first body paragraph.
38
Which reason
best
explains why “The Beginnings of the Maasai” can be classified as a myth?
Supernatural features that help explain the conflict with the Maasai’s cows
Fantastic features that help to explain the purpose of the Maasai’s weather
Supernatural features that help explain the volcanic eruption in their home
Fantastic features that explain the reason for the Maasai’s traditions
39
To indicate that one’s purpose for writing is to inform, an author would include clues such as
facts
opinions
suspense
encouragement
40
Which sentence uses an objective tone?
We will plant the best garden of any school in the area.
The new campus garden will surely be envied by other schools.
You will probably agree that gardens have many benefits.
A garden would provide numerous benefits to the students.
