The Odyssey: Theme Development, Part 6 Answers

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Which is a step in making and checking predictions while reading?

A
listing characters and their personality traits
B
connecting clues to background knowledge
C
interpreting symbols within figurative language
D
identifying setting and plot in the literature
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Jackson is making predictions about The Odyssey as he reads this excerpt.“Now one thing more. If son of mine you are and blood of mine,let no one hear Odysseus is about.Neither Laertes, nor the swineherd here,nor any slave, nor even Penelope.But you and I alone must learn how far the women are corrupted; we should knowhow to locate good men among our hands,the loyal and respectful, and the shirkerswho take you lightly, as alone and young.”

A
take you lightly
B
locate good men
C
let no one hear
D
learn how far
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Which excerpt from The Odyssey demonstrate the importance of hospitality in Greek society?

A
Here is a poor man come, a wanderer,driven by want to beg his bread, and everyonein hall gave bits, to cram his bag—onlyAntinous threw a stool, and banged his shoulder
B
“Suppose Athena’s arm is over us, and Zeusher father’s, must I rack my brains for more?”
C
“The cruel belly, can you hide its ache?How many bitter days it brings!”
D
Odysseus only shook his head, containingthoughts of bloody work, as he walked on,then sat, and dropped his loaded bag againupon the door sill.
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Read the excerpt from The Odyssey.Then, throwinghis arms around this marvel of a fatherTelemachus began to weep. Salt tearsrose from the wells of longing in both men,and cries burst from both as keen and fluttering as those of the great taloned hawk, whose nestings farmers take before they fly

A
hospitality
B
generosity
C
perseverance
D
family ties
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Read the excerpt from The Odyssey.The noble and enduring man replied:“No god. Why take me for a god? No, no.I am that father whom your boyhood lackedand suffered pain for lack of. I am he.”Held back too long, the tears ran down his cheeksas he embraced his son.

A
Telemachus will imitate Odysseus.
B
Telemachus will reject Odysseus.
C
Telemachus and Odysseus will fight to the death.
D
Telemachus and Odysseus will work together.
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Read the excerpt from The Odyssey.Reaching the gate, Odysseus and the forester halted and stood outside, for harp notes came around them rippling on the air as Phemios picked out a song. Odysseus caught his companion's arm and said:"My friend, here is the beautiful place—who could mistake it?”

A
patience and endurance.
B
long journey back home.
C
reunion with old colleagues.
D
happiness upon returning home.
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Read the excerpt from The Odyssey.But when he knew he heardOdysseus' voice nearby, he did his best to wag his tail, nose down, with flattened ears, having no strength to move nearer his master.And the man looked away,wiping a salt tear from his cheek:

A
loyalty
B
sadness
C
illness
D
ignorance
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A value is important to a society because it is

A
the measure used to determine how good a person is.
B
an amount of goods or services considered reasonable.
C
a human characteristic that is considered desirable.
D
the financial cost of an item, which is very important.
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scientific hypothesiseducated guesssimple explanationestimated amount

A
scientific hypothesis
B
educated guess
C
simple explanation
D
estimated amount
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Which is a common symbol of love and commitment?

A
a national flag
B
a white dove
C
a wedding ring
D
a music note

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