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The Odyssey and Epic Poetry: An Introduction, Part 1 Answers

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What obstacles has Odysseus faced so far on his road of trials? Check all that apply.

A
Lord Helios, the sun god, has killed Odysseus’s men for eating his cattle.
B
His boat has crashed, and the crew is shipwrecked on the Isle of Man.
C
The crew has been attacked by an army at Cicones.
D
Zeus has sent a huge sea storm.
E
Some of the men have eaten the lotus flower and had to be rescued.
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Which stage of the hero’s journey is represented in this passage?

A
the call to adventure
B
the return home
C
the road of trials
D
the transformation
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What does Odysseus do when his men eat the lotus plant that shows the epic hero characteristic of leadership?

A
He forces his men to leave and continue the journey home.
B
He sends his best men to investigate the island.
C
He comes up with a plan to defeat the lotus-eaters.
D
He instructs his men on how to avoid tasting the lotus.
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Which is the most effective paraphrase of the passage?

A
Six men from every ship were killed, leaving six empty benches.
B
We escaped with our lives, but many of our friends did not, which made us very sad.
C
There was no point grieving for our lost friends, so we pulled away from shore.
D
We had the additional burden of our grief when we sailed away.
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