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10. Define an epic. Show Answer

11. A long narrative poem about the deeds of gods or heroes. Back to Board

12. Define an epic simile. Show Answer

13. An elaborate comparison of unlike subjects. Back to Board

14. Show Answer Define the word epithet.

15. A brief descriptive phrase following the character’s names. Back to Board

16. Define myth. Show Answer

17. A fictional tale that explains the actions of gods or the causes of natural phenomena. Back to Board

18. Define an epic hero. Show Answer

19. A man who represents the ideals of a nation or race. Back to Board

20. Which of the following statements about a simple sentence is correct? A. It always has a compound subject. B. It always has a compound verb. C. It may contain a subordinate clause. D. It consists of a single independent clause. Show Answer

21. D. It consists of a single independent clause. Back to Board

22. A complex sentence contains which of the following? A. A compound subject and a compound verb. B. One independent clause and one or more subordinate clauses. C. A sentence fragment. D. Two independent clauses. Show Answer

23. B. One independent clause and one or more subordinate clauses Back to Board

24. Which of the following correctly describes the following sentence? Odysseus’ men tie him to the mast, and the hero listens to the song of the Sirens. A.Simple sentence B.Compound sentence C.Complex sentence D.Compound-complex sentence Show Answer

25. B. Compound sentence Back to Board

26. Which item correctly identifies the following sentence: After Odysseus returned to Ithaca, Athena disguised him. A. Simple sentence B. Compound sentence C. Complex sentence D. Compound-complex sentence Show Answer

27. C. Complex sentence Back to Board

28. Which of the following is most nearly the opposite in meaning to equity? A. Equivalence B. Unfairness C. Violence D. Prudence Show Answer

29. B. Unfairness Back to Board

30. Which is the best rephrasing of the following lines? When the young Dawn with fingertips of rose lit up the world, the Cyclops built a fire. A. When young Dawn’s fingertips turned rosy she lit up the fire. B. At daybreak, the Cyclops built a fire. C. The Cyclops built a fire whenever he saw a pink sky. D. The sun rises. The Cyclops builds a fire. Show Answer

31. B. At daybreak, the Cyclops builds a fire. Back to Board

32. Which of Odysseus’ traits allows him to triumph in the bow-and- arrow challenge that Penelope sets for her suitors? A. His love for Penelope B. His loyalty to the gods C. His pride in his bow D. His skill as a marksman Show Answer

33. D. His skill as a marksman Back to Board

34. Which of the following best describes the tone at the end of The Odyssey? A. Melancholy B. Reflective C. Triumphant D. Ironic Show Answer

35. C. Triumphant Back to Board

36. When Odysseus tells Penelope that she might think him maudlin, he means that she might thing he is : A. Focused on death B. Violently angry C. Foolishly sentimental D. Occupied by foolish thoughts Show Answer

37. C. Foolishly sentimental Back to Board

38. Which of Telemachus’ actions best demonstrates his obedience to his father? A. His journey through Pylos and Sparta in search of Odysseus B. His suspicion that the beggar is a god C. The tears he shed when Odysseus reveals his true identity D. His silence when Antinous confronts Odysseus Show Answer

39. D. His silence when Antinous confronts Odysseus Back to Board

40. In part 2 of The Odyssey, who is Eumaeus? A. One of Penelope’s suitors B. A minor god C. Odysseus’ loyal swineherd D. Odysseus’ faithful dog Show Answer

41. C. Odysseus’ loyal swineherd Back to Board

42. Odysseus’ comment to Telemachus, “This is not princely to be swept away by wonder at your father’s presence,” implies which of the following about ancient Greek cultural values? A. People expected that princes would be easily amazed B. People looked up to princes as men of imagination C. Princes commonly believed in miracles D. Princes were not expected to display emotion Show Answer

43. D. Princes were not expected to display emotion Back to Board

44. The episode in which Penelope invites the old beggar to her room is important because it: A. Allows suspense to build B. Explains Penelope’s sadness C. Explains Telemachus’ sadness D. Reveals Odysseus’ identity Show Answer

45. A. Allows suspense to build Back to Board

46. The brief episode involving Argus, Odysseus’ dog, closes with which of the following? A. Eumaeus removes Argus from the hall B. Odysseus fails to recognize Argus C. After Argus recognizes Odysseus, the dog dies D. The suitors object to Argus’ presence in the hall Show Answer

47. C. After Argus recognizes Odysseus, the dog dies. Back to Board

48. Odysseus’ slaughter of the suitors shows that ancient Greece held which of the following cultural values? A. Violence is never justified. B. Even heroes sometimes allow their emotions to get the better of them. C. Intelligence is more highly prized than physical strength. D. Revenge is sometimes justified, even if it involves killing. Show Answer

49. D. Revenge is sometimes justified, even if it involves killing. Back to Board

50. Which of the following is an important theme in Part 2 of The Odyssey? A. Separation weakens relationships B. Good triumphs over evil C. The quest for power never ends D. Old age triumphs over youth Show Answer

51. B. Good triumphs over evil Back to Board

52. Why does Penelope test Odysseus toward the end of Part 2? A.She wants to see if he is still as intelligent as he was in his youth B. She want him to demonstrate to the people that he is really their king C. She want to know more details about the Trojan War D. She wants to know if he is really her husband Show Answer

53. D. She wants to know if it is really her husband Back to Board

54. Which of the following character traits does Penelope reveal in Part 2 of The Odyssey? A. Stubbornness and fear B. Weakness and longing C. Prudence and loyalty D. Indecision and panic Show Answer

55. C. Prudence and loyalty Back to Board

56. An epic simile is different from a normal simile in that an epic simile A. Is not limited to a single, distinct image, but is more complex B. Is used only in connection with the epic hero C. Begins with words like, as, just, or so D. Contains personification Show Answer

57. A. Is not limited to a single, distinct image, but is more complex. Back to Board

58. Which of the following is most nearly opposite in meaning to contempt? A. Scorn B. Complaint C. Dislike D. Admiration Show Answer

59. D. Admiration Back to Board

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61. What does Odysseus order Telemachus to do when Odysseus gives him a signal? Show Answer 302928272625242322212019181716151413121110987654321

62. Remove all of the weapons from the hall. Back to Board

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