AnswersAZ-English Language Arts 9 A-CRThe Odyssey: Central Ideas and Character Motivation, Part 2

The Odyssey: Writing a Character Analysis, Part 3 Answers

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Which excerpt from Part 2 of The Odyssey is cited properly in MLA style?

A
“Last of them all my ram, the leader, came, / weighted by wool and me with my meditations” (Homer 376-377).
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“Last of them all my ram, the leader, came, / weighted by wool and me with my meditations.” Homer (376-377)
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“Last of them all my ram, the leader, came, / weighted by wool and me with my meditations” Homer, (376-377).
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“Last of them all my ram, the leader, came, / weighted by wool and me with my meditations” (Homer 376-377)
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What excerpt from Part 2 of The Odyssey best establishes Odysseus’s weakness?

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as for myself I took my five best fighters and went ahead.
B
a wineskin full I brought along, and victuals in a bag
C
I wished to see the caveman, what he had to offer—
D
We lit a fire, burnt an offering, and took some cheese to eat
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Which in-text citation is formatted correctly in MLA style?

A
The Cyclops insists that they “care not a whistle for your thundering Zeus (Homer 186).”
B
The Cyclops insists that they “care not a whistle for your thundering Zeus” (Homer 186).
C
The Cyclops insists “that they care not a whistle for your thundering Zeus,” Homer (186).
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The Cyclops insists “that they care not a whistle for your thundering Zeus” (Homer 186).”
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Which in-text citation is formatted correctly in MLA style?

A
Odysseus’s men “bent steady to the oars,” Homer (79)
B
Odysseus’s men “bent steady to the oars” (Homer 79).
C
Odysseus’s men “bent steady to the oars.” (Homer 79).
D
Odysseus’s men “bent steady to the oars” (Homer) 79
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Which excerpt from Part 3 of The Odyssey is cited properly in MLA style?

A
“They scrambled to their places by the rowlocks /and all in line dipped oars in the gray sea.” (Homer, 6-7)
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“They scrambled to their places by the rowlocks /and all in line dipped oars in the gray sea.” Homer (6-7)
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“They scrambled to their places by the rowlocks /and all in line dipped oars in the gray sea.” (Homer) 6-7
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“They scrambled to their places by the rowlocks /and all in line dipped oars in the gray sea” (Homer 6-7).
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Read the excerpt from Part 1 of The Odyssey by Homer.but on the spot I told them: 'Back, and quickly! Out to sea again!' My men were mutinous, fools, on stores of wine. Sheep after sheep they butchered by the surf, and shambling cattle,feasting,—while fugitives went inland, running to call to arms the main force of Cicones.

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by describing their neglect of orders
B
by explaining their military strategy
C
by showing their physical weaknesses
D
by illustrating their cruelty to one another
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A
heroic
B
careless
C
cruel
D
honest
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What excerpt from Part 2 of The Odyssey best establishes Odysseus’s weakness?

A
as for myself I took my five best fighters and went ahead.
B
a wineskin full I brought along, and victuals in a bag
C
I wished to see the caveman, what he had to offer—
D
We lit a fire, burnt an offering, and took some cheese to eat
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Which in-text citation is formatted correctly in MLA style?

A
Odysseus’s men “bent steady to the oars,” Homer (79)
B
Odysseus’s men “bent steady to the oars” (Homer 79).
C
Odysseus’s men “bent steady to the oars.” (Homer 79).
D
Odysseus’s men “bent steady to the oars” (Homer) 79
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Which excerpt from Part 2 of The Odyssey is cited properly in MLA style?

A
“Last of them all my ram, the leader, came, / weighted by wool and me with my meditations” (Homer 376-377).
B
“Last of them all my ram, the leader, came, / weighted by wool and me with my meditations.” Homer (376-377)
C
“Last of them all my ram, the leader, came, / weighted by wool and me with my meditations” Homer, (376-377).
D
“Last of them all my ram, the leader, came, / weighted by wool and me with my meditations” (Homer 376-377)
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Read the paragraph.Rina hustled through the classroom door, found her assigned seat, and sat down. After a few greetings to her friends, she unzipped her bulging binder and began to sort through its pages. She unearthed dog-eared worksheets, highlighted notes, and dated projects; alas, last night’s homework was not in the World History section where she had hoped it would be. As the bell rang, Rina’s fruitless search continued.

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unconcerned.
B
studious.
C
ambitious.
D
disorganized.
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Read the excerpt from Part 3 of The Odyssey by Homer.I made straight for the ship, roused up the men to get aboard and cast off at the stern. They scrambled to their places by the rowlocksand all in line dipped oars in the gray sea.

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enjoy their leisure time.
B
appreciate their jobs.
C
respect their leader.
D
forge close friendships.
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isolation
B
violence
C
knowledge
D
honesty
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What can readers conclude about Allison? Check all that apply.

A
She wants to play on her school’s basketball team.
B
She has better basketball skills than her brother.
C
She is willing to practice to improve her skills.
D
She has experience playing basketball with her friends.
E
She hopes to learn the rules of basketball at the clinic.
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Read the paragraph.Trey repeated the scales. His manipulation of the keys was becoming less of a struggle, and the tuba was making sounds that were almost musical. The low notes still gave him pause, though, so he attempted them again. After countless repetitions, his room boomed with the tuba’s brassy blare. He held the last note until he was out of breath, and as he exhaled, he heard his mother say from downstairs, “That one sounded good!”

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frustrated
B
determined.
C
talented.
D
impatient.

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