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Odyssey Multiple Choice Test Spring 2022

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Read the passages and answer the questions that follow.
Excerpt 1

“He caught two in his hands like squirming puppies
to beat their brains out, spattering the floor. 280
Then he dismembered them and made his meal,
gaping and crunching like a mountain lion—
everything: innards, flesh, and marrow bones.
We cried aloud, lifting our hands to Zeus,
powerless, looking on at this, appalled;
but Cyclops went on filling up his belly
with manflesh and great gulps of whey,
then lay down like a mast among his sheep.
My heart beat high now at the chance of action,
and drawing the sharp sword from my hip I went 290
along his flank to stab him where the midriff
holds the liver. I had touched the spot
when sudden fear stayed me: if I killed him
we perished there as well, for we could never
move his ponderous doorway slab aside.”
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Read the passages and answer the questions that follow.
Excerpt 2

He bent to drink the somber blood and then he spoke:

“Great Captain, a fair wind and the honey lights of home
are all you seek. But anguish lies ahead;
the god who thunders on the land prepares it,
not to be shaken from your track, implacable,
in rancor for the son whose eye you blinded.
One narrow strait may take you through his blows:
denial of yourself, restraint of your shipmates.
When you make landfall on Thrinakia first
and quit the violet sea, dark on the land
you’ll find the grazing herd of Helios
by whom all things are seen, all speech is known.”
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Excerpt 3
“Mighty goddess, do not be angry with me over this. I myself know very well Penelope, although intelligent, is not your match                                      270 to look at, not in stature or in beauty. But she's a human being and you're a god. You'll never die or age.  But still I wish, each and every day to get back home,                                       220 to see the day when I return.  And so, even if out there on the wine-dark sea some god breaks me apart, I will go on— the heart here in my chest is quite prepared to bear affliction.  I've already had so many troubles, and I've worked so hard                               280 through waves and warfare.  Let what's yet to come be added in with those."
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Excerpt 4
Penelope untied the strap
around the carving handle, pushed her hook
into the slit, aimed the bolt inside,
and shot them back. Then came the rasping sound
as those bright doors the key had sprung gave way— 1090
a bellow like a bull’s vaunt in a meadow—
followed by her light footfall entering
over the plank floor. Herb-scented robes
lay there in the chests, but the lady’s milk-white arms
went up to lift the bow down from a peg 1095
in its polished bow case.
Now Penelope
sank down, holding the weapon on her knees,
and drew her husband’s great bow out, and sobbed
and bit her lip and let the salt tears flow.
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Short Answer Question:

How does the story of one man become the story of all men?

Use the knowledge you gained from the Odyssey, supplemental poems, class discussions, your essay, or any other sources to answer this question in 7-10 effective sentences. Be specific. Avoid summary and focus only on the beyond the lines level of comprehension. Essentially you are being asked to explain how reading the Odyssey is related to you.

What is the Cyclops’ name?
Elpenor
Poseidon
Eurylochus
Polyphemus
What does Odysseus’s insistence to stay in the cave before the Cyclops returns reveal about him?
fear
curiosity
caution
intelligence
What is the purpose of th following simile?

“He caught two in his hands like squirming puppies
to beat their brains out, spattering the floor.
Then he dismembered them and made his meal,
gaping and crunching like a mountain lion
to describe the brutality of the Cyclops
to suggest the importance of social codes
to create fear in Odysseus
to depict the careful planning of the Cyclops
Which of the following is revealed in line: "We cried aloud, lifting our hands to Zeus"?
the importance of prayer and religion
the ancient Greek belief in the ultimate power of Zeus and other gods
the likelihood of Odysseus to blame gods for misfortune
Odysseus’s reliance on Athena’s aid in difficult situations
What is the purpose of the following simile?

"then lay down like a mast among his sheep."
to compare the Cyclops to an animal
to reveal the Cyclops’s brutality
to describe the plan by which Odysseus can escape
to illustrate the sheer size of the Cyclops
What do the final lines of this excerpt most illustrate about Odysseus?
He is rash and unthinking.
He is brave but unthinking.
He is clever and thinks things through.
He is powerful and brave.
What word best describes the mood of this excerpt?
sad
intense
gloomy
enraged
What prophet is speaking in the quote above?
Tireseas
Circe
Telemachus
Laertes
To whom is the speaker speaking?
Telemachus
Penelope
Eurylochus
Odysseus
Who is alluded to in the quote "the god who thunders on the land prepares it"?
Zeus
Helios
Poseidon
Polyphemus
Which of the following lines best suggests the central external, ongoing conflict of the epic?
He bent to drink the somber blood and then he spoke
the god who thunders on the land prepares it
denial of yourself, restraint of your shipmates
you’ll find the grazing herd of Helios
To which adventure does "One narrow strait may take you through his blows" refer?
Scylla & Charybdis
Sirens
Circe's Island
Land of the Dead
To which adventure does "denial of yourself, restraint of your shipmates" refer?
Scylla & Charybdis
Circe's Island
Sirens
Land of the Dead
The reference to the cattle of Lord Helios is example of which literary device?
simile
foreshadowing
flashback
metaphor
Who is speaking?
Telemachus
Eurylochus
Odysseus
Leartes
Who is the audience?
Penelope
Circe
Athena
Calypso
When is this part of the story revealed to the readers?
beginning
middle
end
afterword
What is the speaker’s purpose for speaking?
to explain his ability to foresee the future
to convey his unwillingness to move forward
to talk his way out of a potentially bad situation
to describe his depression with his current state
The passage illustrates which of the following ancient Greek beliefs?
Greeks believed gods and goddesses were immortal.
Greeks believed in xenia, or hospitality.
Greeks believed men were superior to women.
Greeks believed in hosting parties with lots of dancing.
What is the purpose of this scene? (select two answers)
to emphasize a turning point in the story
to describe Penelope’s desire to move forward
to show how badly Penelope misses Odysseus
to explain the test Penelope poses for the suitors
What is impact of imagery in phrases such as “herb-scented” and “milk-white?”
It helps the reader envision the scene.
It allows the reader to understand Penelope’s emotions.
It establishes a comparison between like things.
It emphasizes specific details.
Which device is contained in Line 1091?
simile
flashback
metaphor
foreshadowing
Why are no other characters present in this scene?
It shows the lack of respect of the suitors.
It adds to the suspense of the story.
It emphasizes Penelope’s loneliness.
It suggests a need for silent reflection.
What is most ironic about this scene?
Penelope does not really miss Odysseus.
Odysseus has returned, but Penelope does not know.
The suitors are excited about the challenge.
Telemachus is ready to become king.
Read the poem and answer the questions that follow.

Ithaka
by Constantine Cavafy

"As you set out for Ithaka
hope your road is a long one,
full of adventure, full of discovery.
Laistrygonians, Cyclops, angry Poseidon -
don't be afraid of them: 5
you'll never find things like that on your way
as long as you keep your thoughts raised high,
as long as a rare sensation
touches your spirit and your body.
Laistrygonians, Cyclops, wild Poseidon - 10
you won't encounter them
unless you bring them along inside your soul,
unless your soul sets them up in front of you.
Hope your road is a long one.
May there be many summer mornings when, 15
with what pleasure, what joy,
you enter harbours you're seeing for the first time;
may you stop at Phoenician trading stations
to buy fine things,
mother of pearl and coral, amber and ebony, 20
sensual perfumes of every kind -
as many sensual perfumes as you can;
and may you visit many Egyptian cities
to learn and go on learning from those who know.
Keep Ithaka always in your mind. 25
Arriving there is what you're destined for.
But don't hurry the journey at all.
Better if it lasts for years,
so you're old by the time you reach the island,
wealthy with all you've gained on the way, 30
not expecting Ithaka to make you rich.
Ithaka gave you the marvelous journey.
Without her you wouldn't have set out.
She has nothing left to give you now.
And if you find her poor, Ithaka won't have fooled you. 35
Wise as you have become, so full of experience,
you'll have understood by then what these Ithakas mean."
Lines 32-35 contain which literary device?
simile
personification
metaphor
hyperbole
What best describes the tone of the poem?
neutral
excited
bouncy
instructive
The entire poem is an example of an extended version of which literary device?
simile
personification
metaphor
hyperbole
What do “Laistrygonians, Cyclops, angry Poseidon” symbolically represent in the poem?
People who will help you on your journey
Things that you might fear in life
External problems you might encounter
People who will try to kill you
Which of the following is NOT suggested in the poem?
People carry fear with them.
Adventure and discovery are an important part of life.
People are more important than objects.
Home is important.
What is the theme of this poem?
Everyone has his or her own individual journey.
Obstacles often cause people to abandon their goals.
Home is where the heart is located.
People must leave home in order to understand it.