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

The Odyssey: Symbolism and Making Predictions, Part 5 Answers

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Read the excerpt from Part 2 of The Odyssey.‘Why nottake these cheeses, get them stowed, come back,throw open all the pens, and make a run for it?We'll drive the kids and lambs aboard. We sayput out again on good salt water!'Ah,how sound that was! Yet I refused. I wished to see the caveman, what he had to offer—no pretty sight, it turned out, for my friends.

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It is important to see new sights.
B
People should indulge their curiosities.
C
It is wise to follow the counsel of trusted friends.
D
People should trust their instincts.
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What theme is Homer presenting when Odysseus has his men tie him so that he will ignore the call of the Sirens in Part 3 of The Odyssey?

A
With strength and planning, one can resist temptation.
B
Loyalty and devotion to the gods lead to success.
C
People should be wary of the comforts wealth brings.
D
It is important to be prepared with the necessary tools.
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Read the excerpt from Part 4 of The Odyssey.and on our starboard beam Charybdis, dire gorge of the salt seatide. By heaven! when shevomited, all the sea was like a cauldronseething over intense fire, when the mixturesuddenly heaves and rises.

A
The sea is compared to a boiling pot, emphasizing its churning.
B
The sea is compared to a boiling pot, emphasizing its depth.
C
The sea is compared to heaven, emphasizing its strength.
D
The sea is compared to heaven, emphasizing its size.
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Read the excerpt from Part 1 of The Odyssey.Now Zeus the lord of cloud roused in the northA storm against the ships, and driving veils of squall moved down like night on land and sea. The bows went plunging at the gust; sails cracked and lashed out strips in the big wind.We saw death in that fury, dropped the yards, unshipped the oars, and pulled for the nearest lee: then two long days and nights we lay offshore.

A
With cooperation, crews can defeat the gods.
B
Dangerous ocean travel claims many lives.
C
Rest is required for all who work hard.
D
People must respect the wrath of the gods.

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