The Odyssey and Epic Poetry: An Introduction, Part 1

Question 1

What obstacles has Odysseus faced so far on his road of trials? Check all that apply.Lord Helios, the sun god, has killed Odysseus’s men for eating his cattle.His boat has crashed, and the crew is shipwrecked on the Isle of Man.The crew has been attacked by an army at Cicones.Zeus has sent a huge sea storm.Some of the men have eaten the lotus flower and had to be rescued.

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Lord Helios, the sun god, has killed Odysseus’s men for eating his cattle.; The crew has been attacked by an army at Cicones.; Zeus has sent a huge sea storm.; Some of the men have eaten the lotus flower and had to be rescued.

Question 2

Which stage of the hero’s journey is represented in this passage?

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the road of trials

Question 3

What does Odysseus do when his men eat the lotus plant that shows the epic hero characteristic of leadership?

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He forces his men to leave and continue the journey home.

Question 4

Which elements of epic poetry are demonstrated in this passage? Check all that apply.

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an invocation of the muse; a difficult journey with trials

Question 5

What does this passage suggest about the beliefs and values of ancient Greeks?

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They valued home.

Question 6

What can be learned about ancient Greeks from this passage? Check all that apply.

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They believed that gluttony and disobedience are negative traits.; They believed that the gods punish people for acting badly.; They believed in the importance of strength in battle.

Question 7

What value(s) for x will make the rational expression undefined?

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