The Odyssey Test (Chapters 9, 10, 12,21, 22,23)
Please choose the best answer
1. Ancient Greek epics are poems that were originally
A. Gifts from the rich and power
B. Recited orally to audiences
C. Performed in military grounds
D. A guide to becoming famous
2. The same words used to describe a character in an epic is known
as a
A. Epic Simile
B. Homeric name
C. Homeric epithets
D. Homeric hint
3. Which one of these is NOT a characteristic of an epic hero?
A. Larger-than-life figure
B. Experiences difficult
C. Has superhuman strength
D. Possess special secrets
4. The setting that Homer uses for Odysseus to tell of his journey
is
A. A omen
B. A banquet
C. A contest
D. A war
5. The Odyssey deals with Odysseus adventures as he makes his way back
to
A. Troy
B. Mt. Olympus
C. Ithaca
D. Crete
6. Which one of these is NOT a god that detains Odysseus on his journey?
A. Hermes
B. Calypso
C. Circe
D. Polyphemus
7. In Book 9 we learn that Odysseus has been away from home for more
than
A. 22
B. 21
C. 20
D. 17
8. The Lotus Eaters are a threat to Odysseus and his men because
A. They offer a drug-like substance that makes them fall asleep
B. They offer a drug-like substance that makes them forget
C. They offer a drug-like substance that makes them weak
D. They offer a drug-like substance that makes them confess
9. Which word DOES NOT, describe Odysseus' feelings about his homeland?
A. Nostalgic
B. Bittersweet
C. Ambivalent
D. Dearly
10. Which one of these BEST describes why Odysseus doesn't respect
the Cyclopes?
A. He thinks they are barbaric and ignorant
B. He thinks they are lawless and hospitable
C. He thinks they are arrogant and dangerous
D. He thinks they are selfish and rough
11. Which one of these is NOT an epithet?
A. "Young dawn with fingertips of Rose"
B. "Gray-eyed Athena"
C. "Wily Odysseus"
D. "The island in a dense fog"
12. Which of these CANNOT be assumed from Homer's description of the
Cyclops?
A. The Cyclops are prosperous
B. The Cyclops heroic creatures
C. The Cyclops are good shepherds
D. The Cyclops are careful with animals
13. Odysseus emphasizes the custom of hospitality to the Cyclops because
A. It is the Greek custom to honor strangers with food and gifts
B. It is the Greek custom to demonstrate you intelligence
C. It is the Greek custom to negotiate before battle
D. It is the Greek customer to identify yourself before asked
14. The following passage contains an epic simile that describes what?
"Neither reply nor pity came from him, but in one stride he clutched
at my
companions and caught two in his hands like squirming puppies"
A. The savagery of the Cyclops
B. The fear of Odysseus and his men
C. The helplessness of the men
D. The reply of the Cyclops
15. Odysseus and his men plan to do what to the Cyclops?
A. Kill him so they can escape
B. Blind him so they can escape
C. Feed him so they can escape
D. Distract him so they can escape
16. What does Odysseus reveal about his character by disclosing his
true name?
A. His intellect
B. His humor
C. His pride
D. His resentment
17. What CANNOT be inferred by the following passage?
"Let him lose all companions, and return under strange sail to
bitter days at
home." In these words [the Cyclops] prayed, and the god heard him.
A. The Cyclops wanted Odysseus to never return home
B. The Cyclops wanted Odysseus to return home alone
C. The Cyclops wanted Odysseus to struggle getting home
D. The Cyclops wanted to curse Odysseus' journey
18. When Odysseus tells Alcinous who is, he says he is famous for his
A. Craftiness
B. Candor
C. Charm
D. Carefulness
19. Odysseus is giving a gift of stormy winds before they leave the
A. Island of Aeaea
B. Island of Aeolus
C. Island of Calypso
D. Island of the Phaeacians
20. What happen to Odysseus' men after drinking Circe's magic potion?
A. They lost the ability to resist her beauty
B. They lost the desire to go back to Odysseus
C. They lost their desire to see their homeland
D. They lost their ability to walk like humans
21. Odysseus protects himself from Circe with the help of
A. Eurylochus
B. Athena
C. Hermes
D. Zeus
22. Which one of these is NOT an epithet Circe uses to address Odysseus?
A. Son of Laertes
B. Gods of old
C. Master mariner and soldier
D. Younger, more handsome
23. Circe free Odysseus' men because
A. She wants Odysseus to love her
B. She wants Odysseus to eat
C. She wants Odysseus to forgive her
D. She wants Odysseus to talk
24. Which answer BEST describes what Odysseus men are trying to do
in the following
passage?
"Captain, shake off this trance, and think of home-if home indeed
awaits us,"
A. They are trying to get Odysseus out of Circe's bed
B. They are trying to get Odysseus to remember home
C. They are trying to get Odysseus to resist the evil spell
D. They are trying to prevent Odysseus from falling asleep
25. Odysseus reveals all of the qualities during the Circe episode
EXCEPT
A. Timidity
B. Strength
C. Courage
D. Leadership
26. The advice that Circe gives Odysseus for overcoming the dangers
that await him can
BEST be described as
A. Wicked
B. Vague
C. Detailed
D. Positive
27. Which animal would BEST describe the body of Scylla?
A. Octopus
B. Whale
C. Eagle
D. None of the above
28. Circe warns Odysseus to beware of how many monsters during their
travels?
A. 4
B. 2
C. 3
D. 5
29. Zeus sends a thunderbolt to sink Odysseus' ship because
A. Odysseus doesn't reveal enough info to his men
B. Odysseus insist on landing on Thrinacia
C. Odysseus' men disobey his warnings
D. Odysseus angers Poseidon
30. Which one BEST describes why Penelope holds a contest?
A. To see which suitor will end up marrying her
B. To prevent the suitors from marrying her
C. To see if Odysseus will win the contest
D. To see is if Telemachus has given up hope
31. Odysseus' disguise makes it easy for him to do all EXCEPT what?
A. Test his wife's loyalty
B. Seek Revenge of the suitors
C. Test the loyalty of his servants
D. Test the loyalty of his son
32. Antinous' dialogue reveals everything EXCEPT what?
A. His arrogance
B. His insensitivity
C. His rudeness
D. His fate
33. Penelope asks the servant to move the bed because
A. She wants to sleep with Odysseus
B. She is wants to be hospitable
C. She wants to test Odysseus
D. She wants to impress Odysseus
Extra Credit: Your MUST answer the question using complete sentences.
Your answer
need to be at least 3 to 4 sentences.
What does the olive tree symbolize in this epic? Why is it so important
to Penelope and Odysseus? Please be detailed and as specific as possible.
The Friends Unit Test
Multiple Choice questions. Choose the BEST answer.
1. Which one of these is NOT a difference between Edith and Phyllisia's
background?
A. their economic background
B. their family situation
C. their lack of friendships
D. Their educational level
2. Which one is NOT one of the reasons why Edith wants to be Phyllisia's
friend?
A. Phyllisia's money
B. Phyllisia's appearance
C. Edith's loneliness
D. Phyllisia's intelligence
3. Which word BEST describes Phyllisia's relationship with her father?
A. shame
B. ambivalent
C. estranged
D. miserable
4. Miss Lass' feeling toward Edith is
A. fear
B. disappointment
C. resentment
D. disgust
5. Phyllisia was not accustomed to fighting because
A. girls did not fight where she came from
B. Ramona discouraged her from fighting.
C. Ruby always defended her
D. Calvin visited her school constantly
6. Phyllisia's dialogue regarding the fight reveal her
A. endurance
B. self-pity
C. intelligence
D. immaturity
7. Ruby's way of handling her classmates can BEST be described as
A. delicate
B. logical
C. shameful
D. unusual
8. Calvin is referred to as the "giant" and Ramona the "queen"
because of their
A. pride
B. conversation
C. appearance
D. reputation
9. Which one of these is NOT a reason Phyllisia doesn't want to go to
school?
A. embarrassment
B. fear
C. hatred
D. pain
10. Which one of these people give Phyllisia the advice for handling
the school
bully?
A. Ramona
B. Edith
C. Calvin
D. Miss Lass
11. The class is afraid of Edith because
A. her look
B. her reputation
C. her attitude
D. her actions
12. Which one of these is NOT a feeling Phyllisia has toward Miss Lass?
A. jealousy
B. hatred
C. pity
D. compassion
13. Phyllisia is unable to protest Edith's shop-lifting because
A. she doesn't know what to say
B. she is waiting until they leave
C. she is stunned
D. she steals too
14. Edith's household can BEST be described as
A. empty
B. shabby
C. loud
D. bright
15. What according to Calvin best describes a raggamuffin?
A. little children
B. rude children
C. poor children
D. dumb children
16. Which one of these is NOT a reason Phyllisia gives Calvin for being
at the riot?
A. the way the teacher treated the class
B. following Edith to that part of the town
C. desiring to see what happens during a riot
D. How she had fallen and Edith saved her
17. Which one of these BEST describes how Edith decides to deal with
Phyllisia's
"streak of wickedness."
A. to confront her
B. to protect her
C. to ignore her
D. to comfort her
18. Phyllisia describes her father's restarant as
A. down-to earth
B. elegant
C. cozy
D. inviting
19. Why does Phyllisia NOT want to invite Edith over to her house?
A. she is embarrassed about it
B. she don't know how to ask her
C. she is afraid of Calvin's response
D. she is afraid of Ramona's response
20. Which one is NOT a reason why Edith begs Phyllisia not to tell anyone
about
her father's disappearance?
A. she is afraid of the city folks showing up
B. she is afraid of the police showing up
C. she is afraid of not keeping the promise to her mother
D. she is afraid of not being independent.
21. Which one BEST describes why Phyllisia accepts Marian friendship?
A. make Edith jealousy
B. make her father happy
C. to make Ruby happy
D. to make herself happy
22. Ramona's "bright moods" can BEST be describes as a form
of what?
A. optimism
B. shame
C. denial
D. acceptance
23. Which one of these is NOT a reason why the sisters worry about Ramona's
absence from home?
A. the fear of Calvin finding out
B. the fear of Ramona being somewhere sick
C. the fear of her be taken to the hospital
D. the fear of Ramona forgetting where she lives
24. What does Cousin Frank declare Calvin's sin?
A. the way he operates the restaurant
B. the way he runs the household
C. the way his daughters are afraid of him
D. none of the above
25. Phyllisia ends up needing Edith because
A. she is street smart
B. she understands her situation
C. she is a nice girl
D. she takes her to different places
26. Which one of these is NOT a reason Phyllisia gets angry at Edith
during her
visit.
A. her behavior towards Ruby
B. her behavior towards Ramona
C. her behavior towards her house
D. none of the above
27. Shortly after Edith's visit, Phyllisia desires Ramona to scold her
because
A. she considers how she embarrassed Romona
B. she noticed how upset Ramona is afterwards
C. she wanted to make Ramona feel better
D. she felt like she deserved to be criticized
28. Which one BEST describes "children by all means, by whatever
means,
change your parents so that the lives of all of us--all of the Ediths--must
be
more bearable."
A. that children should tell parents what to do
B. that children should have the courage to be themselves
C. that children should obey their parents
D. that children should educate their parents .
29. Who are "the roaches out of the woodwork" that are coming
to the Cathy's
funeral?
A. the poor children dressed funny
B. the strangers claiming friendship
C. the alley cats that kept coming around
D. the many conversations taking place
30. Why was the woman pleading for Phyllisia to cry at the funeral?
A. to show her respects
B. to show her feelings
C. to show her father
D. to show her sister
31. What nightmare is Phyllisia constantly having?
A. That she will die like her mother
B. That she is trapped in a forest
C. That Edith is asking for help
D. That Edith is in some danger
32. What is "operation foodtrap?"
A. Ruby hiding food from Calvin
B. Phyllisia throwing up her food
C. Calvin forcing Phyllisia to eat
33. Who says "If I don't see Orlando, I'll die."
A. Phyllisia
B. Ruby
C. Marian
D. none of the above
34. Which of these BEST describes why Phyllisia leaves Marian's party?
A. Mrs. Robbins
B. Marian's remarks
C. Norman's remarks
D. Orlando's remarks
35. Which of these is NOT a reason why Phyllisia refuses to go inside
to see Edith
after leaving the party?
A. she was scared she would be raped
B. she was scared she would be injected with dope
C. she was scared of how Edith would look
D. she was scared of there being stolen items inside
36. Which of these BEST describe Ruby's reaction to being beaten by
Calvin?
A. shocked
B. guilty
C. crazy
D. tormented
37. In response to Calvin's punishment, Phyllisia
A. study more
B. study less
C. come home quickly
D. loose her mind
38. Who says "It's the boys I don't trust."
A. cousin Frank
B. Mr. Charles
C. Calvin
D. Phyllisia
39. Which of these BEST describes Phyllisia's plan to get even with
Calvin?
A. runaway
B. skip school
C. go to his restaurant
D. kiss Norman
40. As a character, Phyllisia is portrayed as
A. cowardly
B. cautious
C. diplomatic
D. careful
41. Which of these is NOT a reason causing Frank to be nervous about
Phyllisia roaming the city alone?
A. Phyllisia might get raped
B. Phyllisia might need a ride
C. Anything terrible could happen
D. Calving might punish her
42. Which of these BEST describes Calvin's reaction to Mr. Charles and
Cousin
Frank at the restaurant?
A. receptive
B. emotionally restrained
C. dignified
D. none of the above
43. Phyllisia felt she was going to die the morning after visiting Calvin's
restaurant because
A. her strength
B. her temperature
C. her shame
D. her shame
44. Phyllisia promised Edith she would
A. apologize to Calvin
B. go back to school
C. to visit Edith
D. to think of herself
45. Which one of these is NOT a reason why Phyllisia finds it difficult
to talk to
her father about why she can't leave?
A. He wouldn't understand
B. He wouldn't listen
C. He wouldn't talk to her
D. He wouldn't believe her
46. Why does Phyllisia tell Calvin that Ruby lives him?
A. Because she wants him to know that she too loves him
B. Because Calvin doesn't really know that information
C. Because Ruby tells her to say it
D. none of the above
47. What is the "Americanization Process?"
A. When a girl perms her hair straight
B. When a person learns to challenge the system
C. When a person starts off smart but end up dumb to fit in
D. When a person picks up the slang expressions
48. Which one of these is NOT an opinion of how Calvin views his family?
A. respectful
B. superior
C. professional
D. friendly
49. Which one of these is LEAST likely to be a reason Miss Lass picks
on
Edith?
A. her age
B. her tardiness
C. her appearance
D. her knowledge
50. Phyllisia doesn't care for the summer because
A. the kids are less discipline and pick on her more
B. her hair would always mess up in the way to school
C. summer was too much like her home overseas