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Read the excerpt from Part 4 of The Odyssey.we saw the funnel of the maelstrom, heardthe rock bellowing all around, and darksand raged on the bottom far below. My men all blanched against the gloom, our eyeswere fixed upon that yawning mouth in fear of being devoured.

A
The whirlpool is compared to a mouth, showing its decreasing strength.
B
The whirlpool is compared to a mouth, showing its menacing threat.
C
The whirlpool is compared to a sandy beach, showing its proximity.
D
The whirlpool is compared to a sandy beach, showing its familiarity.
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e-mailsessaysconversationfriendly letters

A
e-mails
B
essays
C
conversation
D
friendly letters
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Jacob receives the writing prompt below.Write an informative essay about an event in Greek mythology. Summarize the plot, and explain how the myth has influenced modern culture.

A
Where was Odysseus born? What are the names of his parents? Where did he travel on his journey?
B
What is the name of Odysseus’s biggest battle? What is his most important quality?
C
What happened in Odysseus’s attempt to capture Troy? What impact has this had upon modern life?
D
Who was Odysseus? Why is he important? How has he influenced today’s society?
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Based on this excerpt, what inference can be made about Odysseus? Select two options.

A
Odysseus is a careless leader who does not care about the safety of his crew.
B
Odysseus’s curiosity about the Cyclops is stronger than his good judgment.
C
Odysseus wants to see if the Cyclops has anything to give to him and his men.
D
Odysseus is worried about appearing weak in front of his men.
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Which characteristics should be avoided in formal writing?

A
scholarly language
B
complex sentences
C
opinion statements
D
lengthy descriptions
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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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changespeakmoveact

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change
B
speak
C
move
D
act
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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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In The Odyssey - Teiresias, when Teiresias describes the conflicts that Odysseus will face, how do these conflicts relate to the story’s theme?

A
They highlight the importance of fate in Greek mythology.
B
They showcase the influence of the gods on mortals.
C
They emphasize the consequences of arrogance.
D
They illustrate the challenges of homecoming.

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