Which central idea should be included in a paraphrase of this excerpt?
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The forces sent by Cicones to stop the plundering of Odysseus and his men were skilled and powerful.
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Which elements are best known for helping performers memorize an epic poem?
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rhyme, rhythm, and repetition of certain words
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What key detail should be added to strengthen the student's paraphrasing of this excerpt?
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Odysseus holds his home very close to his heart.
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Which excerpt from The Odyssey best shows that the ancient Greeks greatly valued the idea of home?
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I drove them, all three wailing, to the ships,
tied them down under their rowing benches,
and called the rest: 'All hands aboard;
come, clear the beach and no one taste
the Lotus, or you lose your hope of home.
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Which values of the ancient Greeks are most emphasized in this excerpt?
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bravery and perseverance
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Which is the best paraphrase of this excerpt?
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Odysseus is the son of Laertes and is widely respected for his cunning.
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Based on this passage of The Odyssey, one can conclude that the ancient Greeks greatly valued
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Bravery
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What can be learned about the ancient Greeks from this excerpt? Check all that apply.
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They valued perseverance, bravery, and strength.
They believed the gods were active in people's lives.
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What does Odysseus do on the island of Cicones that best shows the trait of leadership?
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After he and his men land on the island and plunder for goods, Odysseus commands them to return quickly to the ship so they can safely set sail.
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Which central idea should be included in a paraphrase of this excerpt?
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The men sent by Odysseus to investigate the land they had landed upon became forgetful after eating Lotus plants.
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Based on this excerpt, what inference can be made about Odysseus? Check all that apply.
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Odysseus's curiosity about the Cyclops is stronger than his good judgment.
Odysseus wants to see if the Cyclops has anything to give to him and his men.
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The epic simile in this excerpt shows
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how helpless Odysseus's men are in the clutches of the Cyclops.
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According to this excerpt, Odysseus
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is prideful and overly confident.
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What can be inferred about the Cyclops?
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He does not live by the same rules and customs as the Greeks.
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What can be inferred about the Cyclops?
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He is savage and brutal like a wild animal.
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What motivates Odysseus to tell a lie to the Cyclops?
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Odysseus does not want to reveal their only means of escape.
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Based on the epic simile, how should the reader picture the beam of wood Odysseus found in the cave?
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like the mast of an enormously large ship
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What two unlike elements are being compared in this simile?
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the Cyclops and the mast of a ship
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What prevents Odysseus from killing the sleeping Cyclops?
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He knows that they cannot move the boulder blocking the doorway.
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What motivates Odysseus to reveal his name and put his men in more danger?
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anger and pride
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According to the excerpt, the Cyclopes' distinguishes them from other men
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Isolation
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Which in-text citation is formatted correctly in MLA style?
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Odysseus's men "bent steady to the oars" (Homer 79).
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Based on the evidence provided, readers can conclude that Rina is
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disorganized.
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According to the excerpt, Odysseus believes his men were
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Careless
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Which in-text citation is formatted correctly in MLA style?
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The Cyclops insists that they "care not a whistle for your thundering Zeus" (Homer 186).
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What excerpt from Part 2 of The Odyssey best establishes Odysseus's weakness?
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I wished to see the caveman, what he had to offer—
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How does this excerpt prove that Odysseus's men caused their own problems?
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by describing their neglect of orders
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Based on the excerpt, readers can conclude that Odysseus's men
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respect their leader.
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What conclusion about Odysseus (the speaker) is best supported by the excerpt?
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He trusts Circe's advice.
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Which excerpt from Part 2 of The Odyssey best support the conclusion that Odysseus is clever?
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'My name is Nohbdy: mother, father, and friends,
everyone calls me Nohbdy.
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What is the conflict in the excerpt?
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Character vs Character
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Which statement best explains the simile in this excerpt?
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The Cyclops is compared to a mast, or flagpole, because of his size.
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Which statement best explains the simile in this excerpt?
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The Cyclops' effort to move the stone is compared to a simple task, showing his strength.
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What theme is best revealed by this conflict?
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It is wise to know the enemy you face.
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In this excerpt, Odysseus is compared to a
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Bat
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Which statement best explains the metaphor in this excerpt?
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The whirlpool is compared to a mouth, showing its menacing threat.
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What does the metaphor add to the passage? Check all that apply.
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a description of the Cyclops' eating habits
a comparison between the Cyclops and a large land form
a visual image of the Cyclops' size
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Which statement best explains the simile in this excerpt?
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The sea is compared to a boiling pot, emphasizing its churning.
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What theme is supported by the excerpt?
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It is wise to follow the counsel of trusted friends.
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What theme is Homer presenting when Odysseus has his men tie him so that he will ignore the call of the Sirens in Part 3 of The Odyssey?
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With strength and planning, one can resist temptation.
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Which excerpt from The Odyssey best demonstrates the importance of perseverance in Greek society?
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" I learned
to keep my head in hardship -years of war and years at sea. Let this new trial come"
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Based on this excerpt, what is the best prediction about the future relationship between Telemachus and Odysseus?
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Telemachus and Odysseus will work together.
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What does the dog, Argus, represent in this excerpt?
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Loyalty
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A value is important to a society because it is
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a human characteristic that is considered desirable.
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Which excerpt from The Odyssey demonstrate the importance of hospitality in Greek society?
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Here is a poor man come, a wanderer,
driven by want to beg his bread, and everyone
in hall gave bits, to cram his bag—only
Antinous threw a stool, and banged his shoulder
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What is the symbolism of the new cloak in this excerpt?
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The new cloak represents Odysseus's transformation from a weary traveler to the returning hero.
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Jackson makes the prediction that Odysseus and Telemachus will take the suitors by surprise. Which detail best supports his prediction?
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Let no one hear
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Which is a symbol in this excerpt?
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The new cloak
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Which is a step in making and checking predictions while reading?
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connecting clues to background knowledge
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Which Greek values are found in The Odyssey? Check all that apply.
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Loyalty
Hospitality
Self-control
Family
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Being reunited with Penelope is which part of Odysseus's epic journey?
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His return home
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Learning patience and humility is which part of Odysseus's epic journey
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His transformation
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Which lines from the text best support this theme?
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Some god guided us
that night, for we could barely see our bows
in the dense fog around us
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Which theme do these lines support?
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Teamwork builds strength and unity
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Which events are part of the road of trials in Odysseus's heroic quest? Check all that apply.
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fleeing the Lotus-Eaters
fighting the Sirens
Facing Charybdis and Scylla
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How do Telemachus's actions in battle compare to his father's?
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Both Telemachus and Odysseus are quick-thinking in battle.
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According to this excerpt, how has Odysseus changed over the course of his adventure?
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He has become more humble and patient in battle.
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Which would be most helpful when comparing Penelope with Odysseus and how they changed in The Odyssey?
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It would be most helpful to consider both characters' reactions to the suitors.
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From which part of Odysseus's epic journey is this excerpt taken?
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His return home
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In which ways does Odysseus's character change over the course of The Odyssey? Check all that apply.
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He becomes more humble
He learns to make better decisions
He becomes less arrogant and proud
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