Answers CA-Common Core English Language Arts 9 A-CRWriting a Narrative about Overcoming a Challenge

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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

wants to rule his native land.

is eager to leave his home.

misses his native land.

fears for the safety of his home.

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Which excerpt from The Odyssey best shows Odysseus demonstrating the epic hero traits of strength and leadership?

This was an army, trained to fight on horseback or, where the ground required, on foot. They came with dawn over that terrain like the leavesand blades of spring. So doom appeared to us, dark word of Zeus for us, our evil days.

We saw death in that fury, dropped the yards, unshipped the oars, and pulled for the nearest lee: then two long days and nights we lay offshore worn out and sick at heart, tasting our grief, until a third Dawn came with ringlets shining.

We stopped to take on water. All ships' companiesmustered alongside for the mid-day meal.Then I sent out two picked men and a runnerto learn what race of men that land sustained. They fell in, soon enough, with Lotus-Eaters,

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.’

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.

by explaining his haphazard travels

by describing his loyalty to Zeus

by showing his physical weakness

by revealing his ignorant assumptions

Which excerpt from Part 2 of The Odyssey best supports the conclusion that Odysseus’s fate is doomed?

The Cyclops bellowed and the rock roared round him,and we fell back in fear.

But I kept thinking how to win the game:death sat there huge; how could we slip away?

Ahead of our black prow it struck and sankwhelmed in a spurning geyser,

But Zeus disdained my offering;destruction for my ships he had in store

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.

unconcerned.

studious.

ambitious.

disorganized.

Read the excerpt from The Odyssey.'Cyclops, try some wine.Here's liquor to wash down your scraps of men. Taste it, and see the kind of drink we carriedunder our planks. I meant it for an offeringif you would help us home. But you are mad,unbearable, a bloody monster! After this,will any other traveler come to see you?'

He is hoping the wine will cheer up the Cyclops enough to set them free.

He intends to make the Cyclops his friend by being kind to him.

He plans to distract the Cyclops while his men escape through the entrance.

He wants to trick the Cyclops by getting him drunk and weakening him.

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.

They fell in, soon enough, with Lotus-Eaters,

offering the sweet Lotus to our friends—

they longed to stay forever, browsing on

I drove them, all three wailing, to the ships,

Read the excerpt from The Odyssey.Then we unloaded all the Cyclops' flockto make division, share and share alike,only my fighters voted that my ram,the prize of all, should go to me. I slew himby the sea side and burnt his long thighbones to Zeus beyond the stormcloud, Cronus’ son,who rules the world. But Zeus disdained my offering;destruction for my ships he had in storeand death for those who sailed them, my companions.

Odysseus believes that he controls his own destiny.

Odysseus is destined to perish at sea along with his men.

Odysseus is religious and he believes in the power of the gods.

Odysseus believes that he can escape his destiny.

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!'

frustrated.

proud.

violent.

sympathetic.

Read the excerpt from The Odyssey.He saw the townlandsand learned the minds of many distant men,and weathered many bitter nights and daysin his deep heart at sea, while he fought onlyto save his life, to bring his shipmates home. But not by will nor valor could he save them,for their own recklessness destroyed them all—children and fools, they killed and feasted onthe cattle of Lord Helios, the Sun,and he who moves all day through heaven took from their eyes the dawn of their return.Of these adventures, Muse, daughter of Zeus,tell us in our time, lift the great song again.

a difficult journey with trials.

important historical events.

a list of everyday events.

repetition of key phrases

Which excerpt from Part 3 of The Odyssey is cited properly in MLA style?

“They scrambled to their places by the rowlocks /and all in line dipped oars in the gray sea.” (Homer, 6-7)

“They scrambled to their places by the rowlocks /and all in line dipped oars in the gray sea.” Homer (6-7)

“They scrambled to their places by the rowlocks /and all in line dipped oars in the gray sea.” (Homer) 6-7

“They scrambled to their places by the rowlocks /and all in line dipped oars in the gray sea” (Homer 6-7).

Read the excerpt from The Odyssey.I shall not see on earth a place more dear, though I have been detained long by Calypso,loveliest among goddesses, who held me in her smooth caves, to be her heart's delight, as Circe of Aeaea, the enchantress,desired me, and detained me in her hall. But in my heart I never gave consent. Where shall a man find sweetness to surpass his own home and his parents? In far lands he shall not, though he find a house of gold.

They valued beauty.

They valued family.

They valued wealth.

They valued wisdom.

Which words from the paragraph support the conclusion that Professor Ramirez is a demanding teacher? Check all that apply.

challenging

inspiring class session

exhaustive note taking

time-consuming lab work

entertaining lectures

engaged

Which in-text citation is formatted correctly in MLA style?

Homer writes that Odysseus and his men “were left to groan and wait for morning.” (Homer, 218)

Homer writes “that Odysseus and his men were left to groan and wait for morning” (Homer: 218).

Homer writes that Odysseus and his men “were left to groan and wait for morning” (218).

Homer writes “that Odysseus and his men were left to groan and wait for morning” (218)

heroiccarelesscruelhonest

heroic

careless

cruel

honest

Read the excerpt from The Odyssey.Few words I shouted in reply to him:‘If I could take your life I would and take your time away, and hurl you down to hell!The god of earthquake could not heal you there!'At this he stretched his hands out in his darkness toward the sky of stars, and prayed to Poseidon:‘O hear me, lord, blue girdler of the islands, if I am thine indeed, and thou art father: grant that Odysseus, raider of cities, never see his home: Laertes' son, I mean, who kept his hail on Ithaca.

He has put himself and his men in even more danger.

He is a wise leader who will find a safe and quick route to Ithaca.

He has forgiven the Cyclops for eating his men.

He is a calm man who relies on reason rather than emotion.

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).

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).

Which excerpt from Part 1 of The Odyssey is cited properly in MLA style?

“This was an army, trained to fight on horseback /or, where the ground required, on foot.” Homer (55-56)

“This was an army, trained to fight on horseback /or, where the ground required, on foot” (Homer 55-56).

“This was an army, trained to fight on horseback /or, where the ground required, on foot” Homer, 55-56.

“This was an army, trained to fight on horseback /or, where the ground required, on foot.” (Homer) 55-56

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.’

He trusts Circe’s advice.

He remembers the Sirens.

He questions his men’s strength.

He believes they will succeed.

Which in-text citation is formatted correctly in MLA style?

Homer writes that the men’s oars “sent the white foam scuddling by” (38).

Homer writes “that the men’s oars sent the white foam scuddling by” (38)

Homer writes “that the men’s oars sent the white foam scuddling by,” (38).

Homer writes that the men’s oars “sent the white foam scuddling by.” (38)

Which key details should be included in a paraphrase of this passage? Select three options.

The storm was a direct result of Zeus’s fury at the men.

For two days and nights, Zeus created a storm at sea.

Odysseus and his men feared greatly for their lives.

The sails on the ship cracked in the heavy winds.

The men felt grief as they lay offshore and waited.

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