Which sentence uses a colon correctly?

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

How did Odysseus respond when he saw Argus?

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

What is an epic simile?

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

Which sentence uses a comma to create a compound sentence?

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

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.

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

It starts in the middle of the action.

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

Odysseus brags that he is the one who blinded Polyphemus.

Which is an example of personification?

The wind whispered through the trees.

What occurs in the invocation?

Homer calls to the Muses to guide his storytelling.

In which situation does Odysseus show leadership?

Odysseus warns his men not to eat the lotus flower.

Writing that uses elegant wording.

Which character is prodigious?

Polyphemus because he is a giant.

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

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