The Odyssey: Central Ideas and Character Motivation, Part 2

Question 1

What type of conflict is taking place in this passage?

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character vs. nature

Question 2

Identify the type of conflict taking place in each excerpt from The Odyssey. “Deathly pity ran me through / at that sight – far the worst I ever suffered.” “Then the squall / struck whining from the west, with gale force, breaking / both forestays, and the mast.” “Well, when I reached the sea cave and the ship, / I faced each man, and had it out.”

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character vs. self; Selection 1: character vs. self; Selection 2: character vs. nature; Selection 3: character vs. character

Question 3

character vs. selfcharacter vs. character✔ character vs. nature

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character vs. nature

Question 4

character vs. self✔ character vs. charactercharacter vs. nature

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character vs. character

Question 5

Which theme statement is supported by the passage?

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Leaders must make difficult choices.

Question 6

Select the best choice from each drop-down menu. What is the conflict in this passage? What theme is best shown by the conflict?

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Odysseus vs. nature; Patience has its rewards.

Question 7

Desire causes problems.Whirlpools are unpredictable.✔ Patience has its rewards.

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Patience has its rewards.

Question 8

Read the passage. Then, identify the theme that is supported by the passage.

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The gods have the power to control human destiny.

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