AnswersNC-English Language Arts 9The Odyssey: Writing a Character Analysis, Part 3

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Read the paragraph.Trey repeated the scales. His manipulation of the keys was becoming less of a struggle, and the tuba was making sounds that were almost musical. The low notes still gave him pause, though, so he attempted them again. After countless repetitions, his room boomed with the tuba’s brassy blare. He held the last note until he was out of breath, and as he exhaled, he heard his mother say from downstairs, “That one sounded good!”

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frustrated
B
determined.
C
talented.
D
impatient.
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Read the excerpt from Part 2 of The Odyssey by Homer.We would entreat you, great Sir, have a carefor the gods' courtesy; Zeus will avenge the unoffending guest.'He answered thisfrom his brute chest, unmoved'You are a ninny,or else you come from the other end of nowhere,telling me, mind the gods! We Cyclopes care not a whistle for your thundering Zeusor all the gods in bliss; we have more force by far.

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by explaining his haphazard travels
B
by describing his loyalty to Zeus
C
by showing his physical weakness
D
by revealing his ignorant assumptions
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Which excerpt from Part 3 of The Odyssey is cited properly in MLA style?

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“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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Which in-text citation is formatted correctly in MLA style?

A
The Cyclops insists that they “care not a whistle for your thundering Zeus (Homer 186).”
B
The Cyclops insists that they “care not a whistle for your thundering Zeus” (Homer 186).
C
The Cyclops insists “that they care not a whistle for your thundering Zeus,” Homer (186).
D
The Cyclops insists “that they care not a whistle for your thundering Zeus” (Homer 186).”
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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).

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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).
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Homer writes that the men “went to sleep above the wash of ripples” (Homer 503).
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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.

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enjoy their leisure time.
B
appreciate their jobs.
C
respect their leader.
D
forge close friendships.
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Which excerpt from Part 2 of The Odyssey best supports the conclusion that Odysseus is clever?

A
the rest of you stand by; I'll make the crossingin my own ship, with my own company,
B
We lit a fire, burnt an offering,and took some cheese to eat; then sat in silence
C
‘My name is Nohbdy: mother, father, and friends,everyone calls me Nohbdy.’
D
So with our brand we bored that great eye socketwhile blood ran out around the red hot bar.
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Read the paragraph.Rina hustled through the classroom door, found her assigned seat, and sat down. After a few greetings to her friends, she unzipped her bulging binder and began to sort through its pages. She unearthed dog-eared worksheets, highlighted notes, and dated projects; alas, last night’s homework was not in the World History section where she had hoped it would be. As the bell rang, Rina’s fruitless search continued.

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unconcerned.
B
studious.
C
ambitious.
D
disorganized.
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What can readers conclude about Allison? Check all that apply.

A
She wants to play on her school’s basketball team.
B
She has better basketball skills than her brother.
C
She is willing to practice to improve her skills.
D
She has experience playing basketball with her friends.
E
She hopes to learn the rules of basketball at the clinic.
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Read the excerpt from Part 3 of The Odyssey by Homer.so let me tell [Circe’s] forecast: then we diewith our eyes open, if we are going to die,or know what death we baffle if we can. Sirens weaving a haunting song over the seawe are to shun, she said, and their green shoreall sweet with clover; yet she urged that Ialone should listen to their song. Thereforeyou are to tie me up, tight as a splint, erect along the mast, lashed to the mast,and if I shout and beg to be untied,take more turns of the rope to muffle me.’

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He trusts Circe’s advice.
B
He remembers the Sirens.
C
He questions his men’s strength.
D
He believes they will succeed.

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