AnswersNC-English Language Arts 9 CRThe Odyssey: Theme Development, Part 6

The Odyssey: Theme Development, Part 6 — Unit test Answers

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Which sentence best summarizes the central conflict in Amateratsu?

A
Amaterasu, the sun goddess, had a brother, Susanowo, the storm god, who fought with her.
B
Uzume, Amaterasu, Susanowo, and the other gods all had great influence over what happened on earth.
C
Susanowo caused so much trouble that Amaterasu retreated from the world, taking the sun with her.
D
The gods intervened so that Amaterasu brought back the sun, and Susanowo was punished.
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Read the excerpt from a contemporary story.Lara was one of the brightest computer programmers her professor had ever seen. She shared her gifts by tutoring other students, many of whom were much older. It was a common sight to see her staying late in the library, huddled over her trusted, beat-up laptop, helping someone. So when she retreated with her laptop to her room and refused to leave, it created a wave of discontent at the school.

A
Lara was one of the brightest computer programmers her professor had ever seen.
B
She shared her gifts by tutoring other students, many of whom were much older.
C
It was a common sight to see her staying late in the library, huddled over her trusted, beat-up laptop, helping someone.
D
So when she retreated with her laptop to her room and refused to leave, it created a wave of discontent at the school.
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In Rain Myths, in "A Madagascan Myth,” what is one effect of ’Ndriananahary sending his son, Ataokoloinona, to Earth?

A
It results in ’Ndriananahary destroying the earth with floods.
B
It results in ’Ndriananahary relaxing in the heavens.
C
It results in ’Ndriananahary unleashing the sun on the world.
D
It results in ’Ndriananahary creating the human race.
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Which in-text citation is formatted correctly in MLA style?

A
Odysseus’s men “bent steady to the oars,” Homer (79)
B
Odysseus’s men “bent steady to the oars” (Homer 79).
C
Odysseus’s men “bent steady to the oars.” (Homer 79).
D
Odysseus’s men “bent steady to the oars” (Homer) 79
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What theme is Homer presenting when Odysseus’s men forget about going home after eating the lotus in Part 1 of The Odyssey?

A
Physical superiority is a great advantage.
B
Pleasures make people neglect their long-term goals.
C
The comforts of home are treasured during hardship.
D
Personal reflection brings wisdom and insight.
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What theme is Homer presenting when Odysseus has his men tie him so that he will ignore the call of the Sirens in Part 3 of The Odyssey?

A
With strength and planning, one can resist temptation.
B
Loyalty and devotion to the gods lead to success.
C
People should be wary of the comforts wealth brings.
D
It is important to be prepared with the necessary tools.
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In The Odyssey - Amphimedon, what motivates Odysseus to dress as a beggar?

A
He is trying to be humble.
B
He wants to surprise Penelope.
C
He is angry at Amphimedon.
D
He wants revenge against the suitors.
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In organizing the events of Odysseus’s quest, why would the text in The Odyssey - Elpenor be labeled as part of the road of trials?

A
It shows Odysseus facing something about himself.
B
It shows Odysseus at the point where he departs.
C
It shows Odysseus encountering supernatural beings.
D
It shows Odysseus at the low point in his challenges.
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The Odyssey - Elpenor is an epic poem because it features a(n)

A
character summoning and talking to the dead.
B
character sacrificing animals on a remote island.
C
invocation to an ancient Greek goddess.
D
important event in ancient Greek history.
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Read the paraphrase.Although I was sad to see my mother’s dead ghost, I didn’t speak with her because I needed to talk to a different ghost.

A
Now came the soul of Antikleia, dead, my mother, daughter of Autolykos, dead now, though living still when I took ship for holy Troy.
B
Seeing this ghost I grieved, but held her off, through pang on pang of tears, till I should know the presence of Teiresias.
C
Soon from the dark that prince of Thebes came forward bearing a golden staff; and he addressed me
D
Great captain, a fair wind and the honey lights of home are all you seek.But anguish lies ahead

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