Introduction to Mythology — Unit test Answers

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Read the excerpt from Part 1 of The Odyssey by Homer.but on the spot I told them: 'Back, and quickly! Out to sea again!' My men were mutinous, fools, on stores of wine. Sheep after sheep they butchered by the surf, and shambling cattle,feasting,—while fugitives went inland, running to call to arms the main force of Cicones.

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by describing their neglect of orders
B
by explaining their military strategy
C
by showing their physical weaknesses
D
by illustrating their cruelty to one another
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Read the excerpt from Part 2 of The Odyssey by Homer.I would not heed them in my glorying spirit, but let my anger flare and yelled:'Cyclops,if ever mortal man inquirehow you were put to shame and blinded, tell him Odysseus, raider of cities, took your eye: Laertes' son, whose home's on Ithaca!'

A
frustrated.
B
proud.
C
violent.
D
sympathetic.
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Read the excerpt from Part 3 of The Odyssey by Homer.I made straight for the ship, roused up the men to get aboard and cast off at the stern. They scrambled to their places by the rowlocksand all in line dipped oars in the gray sea.

A
enjoy their leisure time.
B
appreciate their jobs.
C
respect their leader.
D
forge close friendships.
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Which in-text citation is formatted correctly in MLA style?

A
Odysseus’s men “bent steady to the oars,” Homer (79)
B
Odysseus’s men “bent steady to the oars” (Homer 79).
C
Odysseus’s men “bent steady to the oars.” (Homer 79).
D
Odysseus’s men “bent steady to the oars” (Homer) 79
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Which excerpt from Part 3 of The Odyssey is cited properly in MLA style?

A
“They scrambled to their places by the rowlocks /and all in line dipped oars in the gray sea.” (Homer, 6-7)
B
“They scrambled to their places by the rowlocks /and all in line dipped oars in the gray sea.” Homer (6-7)
C
“They scrambled to their places by the rowlocks /and all in line dipped oars in the gray sea.” (Homer) 6-7
D
“They scrambled to their places by the rowlocks /and all in line dipped oars in the gray sea” (Homer 6-7).
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heroiccarelesscruelhonest

A
heroic
B
careless
C
cruel
D
honest
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Which words from the paragraph support the conclusion that Professor Ramirez is a demanding teacher? Check all that apply.

A
challenging
B
inspiring class session
C
exhaustive note taking
D
time-consuming lab work
E
entertaining lectures
F
engaged
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Which MLA citations are properly cited? Check all that apply.Odysseus’s men “went to sleep above the wash of ripples” (Homer 503).Odysseus’s men “went to sleep above the wash of ripples.” (Homer 503)Odysseus’s men “went to sleep above the wash of ripples” Homer (503).Homer writes that the men “went to sleep above the wash of ripples” (503).Homer writes that the men “went to sleep above the wash of ripples” (Homer 503).

A
Odysseus’s men “went to sleep above the wash of ripples” (Homer 503).
B
Odysseus’s men “went to sleep above the wash of ripples.” (Homer 503)
C
Odysseus’s men “went to sleep above the wash of ripples” Homer (503).
D
Homer writes that the men “went to sleep above the wash of ripples” (503).
E
Homer writes that the men “went to sleep above the wash of ripples” (Homer 503).
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isolationviolenceknowledgehonesty

A
isolation
B
violence
C
knowledge
D
honesty
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Read the excerpt from Part 1 of The Odyssey by Homer.They fell in, soon enough, with Lotus-Eaters,who showed no will to do us harm, onlyoffering the sweet Lotus to our friends—but those who ate this honeyed plant, the Lotus,never cared to report, nor to return: they longed to stay forever, browsing onthat native bloom, forgetful of their homeland.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 tastethe Lotus, or you lose your hope of home.

A
They fell in, soon enough, with Lotus-Eaters,
B
offering the sweet Lotus to our friends—
C
they longed to stay forever, browsing on
D
I drove them, all three wailing, to the ships,

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