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What does the Greek concept of xenia mean?

Which of the following is an example of hubris?

Hubris/Xenia/In Media res

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1
Which of the following is an example of hubris?
Thinking you're better than the gods
Helping a stranger in need
Respecting the gods
Asking for help when needed
2
What does the Greek concept of xenia mean?
Hospitality to guests
Respect for the gods
War strategy
Revenge on enemies
3
Who was the god of hospitality in Greek culture?
Hades
Zeus
Poseidon
Apollo
4
Why do authors use in media res?
To avoid writing the beginning
To explain the ending first
To grab attention and add action
To confuse readers
5
In Greek stories, breaking xenia was seen as disrespectful to the gods.
False
True
6
What is hubris?
Being kind to strangers
A kind of monster in Greek mythology
Extreme pride or arrogance
Starting a story in the middle
7
Hubris is a good quality that all heroes should have.
True
False
8
Starting in media res is only used in modern books.
False
True
9
Which of these is an example of hubris?
Odysseus bragging to the Cyclops and revealing his name
Odysseus quietly escaping the cave without being seen
Odysseus thanking the gods for saving him
Odysseus giving gifts to his crew