The Odyssey: Writing a Character Analysis, Part 3 Answers

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heroic
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careless
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cruel
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honest
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Read the excerpt from Part 1 of The Odyssey by Homer.They fell in, soon enough, with Lotus-Eaters,who showed no will to do us harm, onlyoffering the sweet Lotus to our friends—but those who ate this honeyed plant, the Lotus,never cared to report, nor to return: they longed to stay forever, browsing onthat native bloom, forgetful of their homeland.I drove them, all three wailing, to the ships, tied them down under their rowing benches, and called the rest: All hands aboard; come, clear the beach and no one tastethe Lotus, or you lose your hope of home.

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They fell in, soon enough, with Lotus-Eaters,
B
offering the sweet Lotus to our friends—
C
they longed to stay forever, browsing on
D
I drove them, all three wailing, to the ships,
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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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What excerpt from Part 2 of The Odyssey best establishes Odysseus’s weakness?

A
as for myself I took my five best fighters and went ahead.
B
a wineskin full I brought along, and victuals in a bag
C
I wished to see the caveman, what he had to offer—
D
We lit a fire, burnt an offering, and took some cheese to eat
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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.

A
enjoy their leisure time.
B
appreciate their jobs.
C
respect their leader.
D
forge close friendships.
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Read the excerpt from Part 1 of The Odyssey by Homer.but on the spot I told them: 'Back, and quickly! Out to sea again!' My men were mutinous, fools, on stores of wine. Sheep after sheep they butchered by the surf, and shambling cattle,feasting,—while fugitives went inland, running to call to arms the main force of Cicones.

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by describing their neglect of orders
B
by explaining their military strategy
C
by showing their physical weaknesses
D
by illustrating their cruelty to one another
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Which excerpt from Part 3 of The Odyssey is cited properly in MLA style?

A
“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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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 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.’

A
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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