Researching and Writing about a Mythical Character — Unit test
Question 2 • Common Core ELA 9 - ELA3009 A-IC
Read the excerpt from Part 2 of The Odyssey.Out of the cavethe mammoth Polyphemus roared in answer:‘Nohbdy, Nohbdy's tricked me, Nohbdy's ruined me!’ To this rough shout they made a sage reply:‘Ah well, if nobody has played you foul there in your lonely bed, we are no use in pain given by great Zeus. Let it be your father, Poseidon Lord, to whom you pray.'
Answer
A
Humor can relieve tense situations.
B
It is important to be loyal to friends and family.
C
Trickery is a valuable weapon in battle.
D
Riddles are best solved with many minds.
Explanation
Odysseus has tricked Polyphemus by telling him his name is “Nobody.” When Polyphemus calls for help and says nobody has hurt him, the other Cyclopes misunderstand and leave him alone. The scene shows that trickery can be a useful weapon in a dangerous conflict, so the best choice is “Trickery is a valuable weapon in battle.”
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