The Odyssey: Theme Development, Part 6 Answers

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Odysseus is an example of a dynamic character because

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he is gone from home for years and misses his family.
B
he experiences success in battle and is assisted by the gods.
C
he has been a beloved literary hero for hundreds of years.
D
he changes in important ways over the course of his journey.
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In which ways does Odysseus’s character change over the course of The Odyssey? Select three answers.His selfishness becomes more apparent.He becomes less dependent upon the gods.He becomes more humble.He learns to make better decisions.His family becomes less important.He becomes less arrogant and proud.

A
His selfishness becomes more apparent.
B
He becomes less dependent upon the gods.
C
He becomes more humble.
D
He learns to make better decisions.
E
His family becomes less important.
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He becomes less arrogant and proud.
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outsmarts the Cyclopsis reunited with Penelopefights the suitors in his homeleaves home to join the Trojan War

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outsmarts the Cyclops
B
is reunited with Penelope
C
fights the suitors in his home
D
leaves home to join the Trojan War
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Read the excerpt from The Odyssey.But the man skilled in all ways of contending,satisfied by the great bow's look and heft, like a musician, like a harper, whenwith quiet hand upon his instrumenthe draws between his thumb and forefingera sweet new string upon a peg: so effortlesslyOdysseus in one motion strung the bow.

A
He has become more humble and patient in battle.
B
He has learned to play the harp very beautifully.
C
He has found several new ways to string a bow.
D
He has slowly become less satisfied with his skills.
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Which would be most helpful when comparing Penelope with Odysseus and how they changed in The Odyssey?

A
It would be most helpful to consider Penelope’s actions toward her servants.
B
It would be most helpful to consider Odysseus’s words to his men.
C
It would be most helpful to consider both characters’ reactions to the suitors.
D
It would be most helpful to consider both characters’ physical appearance.
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Read the excerpt from The Odyssey about Odysseus and his son in battle.Telemachus swerved around him, leaving the long dark spear planted in Amphinomus. If he paused to yank it out someone might jump him from behind or cut him down witha swordat the moment he bent over. So he ran—ran from the tables to his father's side and halted, panting, saying:"Father let me bring you a shield and spear, a pair of spears, a helmet. I can arm on the run myself; I'll give outfits to Eumaeus and this cowherd. Better to have equipment."

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Telemachus is more impulsive than Odysseus in battle.
B
Telemachus is more hesitant than Odysseus in battle.
C
Both Telemachus and Odysseus are quick-thinking in battle.
D
Both Telemachus and Odysseus are arrogant in battle.
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Read the excerpt from The Odyssey.He dropped his eyes and nodded, and the prince Telemachus, true son of King Odysseus, belted his sword on, clapped hand to his spear,and with a clink and glitter of keen bronzestood by his chair, in the forefront near his father.

A
Appearances are often very deceptive.
B
Teamwork builds strength and unity.
C
Making snap judgments is unwise.
D
Overconfidence can lead one to danger.
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Being reunited with Penelope is which part of Odysseus’s epic journey?

A
his road of trials
B
his supreme ordeal
C
his transformation
D
his return home
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Fighting the suitors with his son Telemachus is which part of Odysseus’s epic journey?

A
his road of trials
B
his supreme ordeal
C
his transformation
D
his return home

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