AnswersAG Q1 Academic English 9 26-27 SDunhamWriting a Narrative about Overcoming a Challenge

Writing a Narrative about Overcoming a Challenge — Unit test Answers

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Read the excerpt from Part 1 of The Odyssey by Homer.My home is on the peaked sea-mark of Ithacaunder Mount Neion's wind-blown robe of leaves, in sight of other islands—Dulichium, Same, wooded Zacynthus—Ithacabeing most lofty in that coastal sea,and northwest, while the rest lie east and south. A rocky isle, but good for a boy's training;I shall not see on earth a place more dear, though I have been detained long by Calypso

A
wants to rule his native land.
B
is eager to leave his home.
C
misses his native land.
D
fears for the safety of his home.
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Read the excerpt from Part 2 of The Odyssey by Homer.We would entreat you, great Sir, have a carefor the gods' courtesy; Zeus will avenge the unoffending guest.'He answered thisfrom his brute chest, unmoved'You are a ninny,or else you come from the other end of nowhere,telling me, mind the gods! We Cyclopes care not a whistle for your thundering Zeusor all the gods in bliss; we have more force by far.

A
by explaining his haphazard travels
B
by describing his loyalty to Zeus
C
by showing his physical weakness
D
by revealing his ignorant assumptions
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Read the paragraph.Rina hustled through the classroom door, found her assigned seat, and sat down. After a few greetings to her friends, she unzipped her bulging binder and began to sort through its pages. She unearthed dog-eared worksheets, highlighted notes, and dated projects; alas, last night’s homework was not in the World History section where she had hoped it would be. As the bell rang, Rina’s fruitless search continued.

A
unconcerned.
B
studious.
C
ambitious.
D
disorganized.
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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.

A
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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Read the excerpt from Part 2 of The Odyssey by Homer.I would not heed them in my glorying spirit, but let my anger flare and yelled:'Cyclops,if ever mortal man inquirehow you were put to shame and blinded, tell him Odysseus, raider of cities, took your eye: Laertes' son, whose home's on Ithaca!'

A
frustrated.
B
proud.
C
violent.
D
sympathetic.
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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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Which words from the paragraph support the conclusion that Professor Ramirez is a demanding teacher? Check all that apply.

A
challenging
B
inspiring class session
C
exhaustive note taking
D
time-consuming lab work
E
entertaining lectures
F
engaged
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heroiccarelesscruelhonest

A
heroic
B
careless
C
cruel
D
honest
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Which MLA citations are properly cited? Check all that apply.Odysseus’s men “went to sleep above the wash of ripples” (Homer 503).Odysseus’s men “went to sleep above the wash of ripples.” (Homer 503)Odysseus’s men “went to sleep above the wash of ripples” Homer (503).Homer writes that the men “went to sleep above the wash of ripples” (503).Homer writes that the men “went to sleep above the wash of ripples” (Homer 503).

A
Odysseus’s men “went to sleep above the wash of ripples” (Homer 503).
B
Odysseus’s men “went to sleep above the wash of ripples.” (Homer 503)
C
Odysseus’s men “went to sleep above the wash of ripples” Homer (503).
D
Homer writes that the men “went to sleep above the wash of ripples” (503).
E
Homer writes that the men “went to sleep above the wash of ripples” (Homer 503).
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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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Which key details should be included in a paraphrase of this passage? Select three options.

A
The storm was a direct result of Zeus’s fury at the men.
B
For two days and nights, Zeus created a storm at sea.
C
Odysseus and his men feared greatly for their lives.
D
The sails on the ship cracked in the heavy winds.
E
The men felt grief as they lay offshore and waited.

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