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The Odyssey: Theme Development, Part 6 Answers

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Fighting the suitors with his son Telemachus is which part of Odysseus’s epic journey?

A
his road of trials
B
his supreme ordeal
C
his transformation
D
his return home
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Read the excerpt from The Odyssey.But when he knew he heardOdysseus' voice nearby, he did his best to wag his tail, nose down, with flattened ears, having no strength to move nearer his master.And the man looked away,wiping a salt tear from his cheek: but he hid this from Eumaeus.

A
Loyalty and fidelity are precious traits.
B
Overconfidence can lead one to danger.
C
Making snap judgments is often very unwise.
D
Love and family make a homecoming worthwhile.
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Read the excerpt from The Odyssey about Odysseus and his son in battle.Telemachus swerved around him, leaving the long dark spear planted in Amphinomus. If he paused to yank it out someone might jump him from behind or cut him down witha swordat the moment he bent over. So he ran—ran from the tables to his father's side and halted, panting, saying:"Father let me bring you a shield and spear, a pair of spears, a helmet. I can arm on the run myself; I'll give outfits to Eumaeus and this cowherd. Better to have equipment."

A
Telemachus is more impulsive than Odysseus in battle.
B
Telemachus is more hesitant than Odysseus in battle.
C
Both Telemachus and Odysseus are quick-thinking in battle.
D
Both Telemachus and Odysseus are arrogant in battle.
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Read the excerpt from The Odyssey.Few men can keep alive through a big surfto crawl, clotted with brine, on kindly beachesin joy, in joy, knowing the abyss behind: and so she too rejoiced, her gaze upon her husband,her white arms round him pressed as though forever.

A
his call to adventure
B
his road of trials
C
his supreme ordeal
D
his return home
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Which would be most helpful when comparing Penelope with Odysseus and how they changed in The Odyssey?

A
It would be most helpful to consider Penelope’s actions toward her servants.
B
It would be most helpful to consider Odysseus’s words to his men.
C
It would be most helpful to consider both characters’ reactions to the suitors.
D
It would be most helpful to consider both characters’ physical appearance.
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Which events are part of the road of trials in Odysseus’s heroic quest? Select three answers.

A
joining the Trojan War
B
fleeing the Lotus-Eaters
C
fighting the Sirens
D
facing Charybdis and Scylla
E
battling the Suitors
F
learning humility and patience
G
being reunited with Penelope
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Which themes are found in The Odyssey? Select three answers.

A
Odysseus is a great Greek leader.
B
Ithaca is Odysseus’s true home.
C
Too much pride is dangerous.
D
A great leader is responsible.
E
Odysseus is often quite prideful.
F
Telemachus loves his father.
G
Great journeys often lead back home.
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Read the excerpt from The Odyssey. The servants armed themselves, and all three took their stand beside the master of battle.

A
Loyalty and fidelity are honorable traits.
B
Too much pride can get one into trouble.
C
Good leaders take responsibility for their actions.
D
Love and family make a homecoming worthwhile.
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Read the excerpt from The Odyssey.But the man skilled in all ways of contending,satisfied by the great bow's look and heft, like a musician, like a harper, whenwith quiet hand upon his instrumenthe draws between his thumb and forefingera sweet new string upon a peg: so effortlesslyOdysseus in one motion strung the bow.

A
He has become more humble and patient in battle.
B
He has learned to play the harp very beautifully.
C
He has found several new ways to string a bow.
D
He has slowly become less satisfied with his skills.
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A
answer
B
message
C
pattern
D
character

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