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The Odyssey: Theme Development, Part 6 Answers

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In which ways does Odysseus’s character change over the course of The Odyssey? Select three answers.

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.
F
He becomes less arrogant and proud.
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A
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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Learning patience and humility 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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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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