The Odyssey: Symbolism and Making Predictions, Part 5

Question 1

People do not control their own destinies.

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A: theme

Question 2

Which lines from the passage support the theme “true strength is knowing when not to act”?

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C: “If they make fun of me / in my own courtyard, let your ribs cage up / your springing heart, no matter what I suffer.”

Question 3

What did you include in your response? Check all that apply.

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A: an explanation of the theme; B: details about Odysseus from early in the story; C: details about Odysseus from later in the story; D: a connection between the theme and how Odysseus changes

Question 4

The suitors were disrespectful.

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B: not a theme

Question 5

Cleverness can defeat strength.

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A: theme

Question 6

True strength is knowing when not to act.

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A: theme

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