Odyssey Examination questions with
Discussed answers
Which in-text citation is formatted correctly in MLA style? -
✔✔Odysseus's men "bent steady to the oars" (Homer
79).
Based on the evidence provided, readers can conclude that Rina is
- ✔✔disorganized.
According to the excerpt, Odysseus believes his men were - ✔✔Careless
Which in-text citation is formatted correctly in MLA style? - ✔✔The
Cyclops insists that they "care not a whistle for your thundering Zeus" (Homer
186).
What excerpt from Part 2 of The Odyssey best establishes Odysseus's weakness?
- ✔✔I wished to see the caveman, what he had to offer—
How does this excerpt prove that Odysseus's men caused their own problems?
- ✔✔by describing their neglect of orders
Based on the excerpt, readers can conclude that Odysseus's men
- ✔✔respect their leader.
, What conclusion about Odysseus (the speaker) is best supported by the excerpt? -
✔✔He trusts Circe's advice.
The epic simile in this excerpt shows - ✔✔how helpless Odysseus's men
are in the clutches of the Cyclops.
What is the conflict in the excerpt? - ✔✔Character vs Character
Which statement best explains the simile in this excerpt? - ✔✔The
Cyclops is compared to a mast, or flagpole, because of his size.
Which statement best explains the simile in this excerpt? - ✔✔The
Cyclops' effort to move the stone is compared to a simple task, showing
his strength.
What theme is best revealed by this conflict? - ✔✔It is wise to know
the enemy you face.
In this excerpt, Odysseus is compared to a - ✔✔Bat
Which statement best explains the metaphor in this excerpt? -
✔✔The whirlpool is compared to a mouth, showing its menacing
threat.
What does the metaphor add to the passage? Check all that apply. -
✔✔a description of the Cyclops' eating habits
Discussed answers
Which in-text citation is formatted correctly in MLA style? -
✔✔Odysseus's men "bent steady to the oars" (Homer
79).
Based on the evidence provided, readers can conclude that Rina is
- ✔✔disorganized.
According to the excerpt, Odysseus believes his men were - ✔✔Careless
Which in-text citation is formatted correctly in MLA style? - ✔✔The
Cyclops insists that they "care not a whistle for your thundering Zeus" (Homer
186).
What excerpt from Part 2 of The Odyssey best establishes Odysseus's weakness?
- ✔✔I wished to see the caveman, what he had to offer—
How does this excerpt prove that Odysseus's men caused their own problems?
- ✔✔by describing their neglect of orders
Based on the excerpt, readers can conclude that Odysseus's men
- ✔✔respect their leader.
, What conclusion about Odysseus (the speaker) is best supported by the excerpt? -
✔✔He trusts Circe's advice.
The epic simile in this excerpt shows - ✔✔how helpless Odysseus's men
are in the clutches of the Cyclops.
What is the conflict in the excerpt? - ✔✔Character vs Character
Which statement best explains the simile in this excerpt? - ✔✔The
Cyclops is compared to a mast, or flagpole, because of his size.
Which statement best explains the simile in this excerpt? - ✔✔The
Cyclops' effort to move the stone is compared to a simple task, showing
his strength.
What theme is best revealed by this conflict? - ✔✔It is wise to know
the enemy you face.
In this excerpt, Odysseus is compared to a - ✔✔Bat
Which statement best explains the metaphor in this excerpt? -
✔✔The whirlpool is compared to a mouth, showing its menacing
threat.
What does the metaphor add to the passage? Check all that apply. -
✔✔a description of the Cyclops' eating habits
