1. Use the dictionary entry for lore to answer the question.
lore
lore [‘lor] noun
from Old English leornian
1. something that is taught
2. something that is learned
3. a body of knowledge or tradition
4. the space between the eye and the bill in a bird
5. the space between the eye and the mouth in a reptile or fish
Which definition of lore best matches the most common definition given by the dictionary entry?
a tale
a superstition
a lesson
a face
2. Dynamic characters are those who___
in important ways over the course of a story.
3. Read the excerpt from The Odyssey.
He dropped his eyes and nodded, and the
prince Telemachus, true son of King Odysseus,
belted his sword on, clapped hand to his spear,
and with a clink and glitter of keen bronze
stood by his chair, in the forefront near his father.
Which theme do these lines support?
Appearances are often very deceptive.
Teamwork builds strength and unity.
Making snap judgments is unwise.
Overconfidence can lead one to danger.
4. Read the excerpt from The Odyssey.
Plunder we took, and we enslaved the women,
to make division, equal shares to all—
but on the spot I told them: 'Back, and quickly!
Out to sea again!' My men were mutinous,
fools, on stores of wine. Sheep after sheep they
butchered by the surf, and shambling cattle,
feasting,—while fugitives went inland, running
to call to arms the main force of Cicones.
Which is the most effective paraphrase of this excerpt?
When Odysseus and his men arrived on the island of Cicones, they enslaved women and feasted on the sheep and cattle they had butchered by the sea.
Although Odysseus tells his men that they need to return quickly to the ship, the men are too busy dividing their findings into equal shares for everyone.
Odysseus warns his men to return to the ship, but many of the men did not listen and instead ran inland to see what else they could take for themselves.
The men continued their acts of greed despite Odysseus’s commands to stop and return to the ship, and the fugitives of Cicones ran inland to fetch help.
5. Read the excerpt from The Odyssey.
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
to beat their brains out, spattering the floor.
Then he dismembered them and made his meal,
gaping and crunching like a mountain lion—
everything: innards, flesh, and marrow bones.
What can be inferred about the Cyclops?
He has gone hungry for a very long time.
He is savage and brutal like a wild animal.
He is terrified of Odysseus and his men.
He is very similar to his father, Poseidon.
6. Which is an example of irresponsible use of a source?
Nathan copies content from his textbook into his essay without using quotation marks or crediting the author.
Julia interviews a local librarian and paraphrases the conversation in her essay.
Reynaldo protects his login information for the academic database.
Cynthia decides not to use a source from an online blog because she cannot verify the author or their expertise.
7. 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).
8. Odysseus is an example of a dynamic character because
he is gone from home for years and misses his family.
he experiences success in battle and is assisted by the gods.
he has been a beloved literary hero for hundreds of years.
he changes in important ways over the course of his journey.
9. Which is a common symbol of love and commitment?
a national flag
a white dove
a wedding ring
a music note
10. Rachel is making predictions about The Odyssey as she reads this excerpt.
So she described it, sitting in her chamber
among her maids—while her true lord was eating.
Then she called in the forester and said:
“Go to that man on my behalf, Eumaeus,
and send him here, so I can greet and question him.
Abroad in the great world, he may have heard
rumors about Odysseus—may have known him!”
Rachel makes the prediction that Penelope will discover the stranger’s true identity. Which detail best supports her prediction?
he may have heard/ rumors about Odysseus
sitting in her chamber/ among her maids
Then she called in the forester
Abroad in the great world
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Here are your answers based on the questions provided:
The definition of lore that best matches the most common definition given by the dictionary entry is: something that is learned.
Dynamic characters are those who change in important ways over the course of a story.
The theme supported by the provided lines from The Odyssey is: Teamwork builds strength and unity.
The most effective paraphrase of the excerpt is: The men continued their acts of greed despite Odysseus’s commands to stop and return to the ship, and the fugitives of Cicones ran inland to fetch help.
What can be inferred about the Cyclops is: He is savage and brutal like a wild animal.
An example of irresponsible use of a source is: Nathan copies content from his textbook into his essay without using quotation marks or crediting the author.
The excerpt from Part 3 of The Odyssey that is cited properly in MLA style is: “They scrambled to their places by the rowlocks / and all in line dipped oars in the gray sea” (Homer 6-7).
Odysseus is an example of a dynamic character because he changes in important ways over the course of his journey.
A common symbol of love and commitment is: a wedding ring.
The detail that best supports Rachel's prediction that Penelope will discover the stranger’s true identity is: he may have heard/ rumors about Odysseus.
If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!
1. is a lesson right?
11. Read the excerpt from Part 2 of The Odyssey.
A prodigious man
slept in this cave alone, and took his flocks
to graze afield—remote from all companions,
knowing none but savage ways, a brute
so huge, [The cyclops] seemed no man at all of those
who eat good wheaten bread; but he seemed rather
a shaggy mountain reared in solitude.
What does the metaphor add to the passage? Choose two answers.
a description of the Cyclops’ eating habits
a comparison between the Cyclops and a large land form
an illustration of the Cyclops’ cave
a visual image of the Cyclops’ size
a comparison between the Cyclops and Odysseus
12. In The Odyssey - Amphimedon, what motivates Odysseus to dress as a beggar?
He is trying to be humble.
He wants to surprise Penelope.
He is angry at Amphimedon.
He wants revenge against the suitors.
13. 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?
It shows Odysseus facing something about himself.
It shows Odysseus at the point where he departs.
It shows Odysseus encountering supernatural beings.
It shows Odysseus at the low point in his challenges.
14. The Odyssey - Elpenor is an epic poem because it features a(n)
character summoning and talking to the dead.
character sacrificing animals on a remote island.
invocation to an ancient Greek goddess.
important event in ancient Greek history.
15. Read the passage from The Odyssey - Elpenor.
By night
our ship ran onward toward the Ocean's bourne,
the realm and region of the Men of Winter,
hidden in mist and cloud. Never the flaming
eye of Helios lights on those men
at morning, when he climbs the sky of stars,
nor in descending earthward out of heaven;
ruinous night being rove over those wretches.
For Odysseus and his men, the loss of Helios, the sun, symbolizes a loss of
death.
fear.
hope.
power.
16. In The Odyssey - Elpenor, the rituals that Odysseus performs on the island show that the ancient Greeks respected and honored
their cows.
the dead.
the sea.
their traditions.
17. Read the passage from The Odyssey - Elpenor.
By night
our ship ran onward toward the Ocean's bourne,
the realm and region of the Men of Winter,
hidden in mist and cloud. Never the flaming
eye of Helios lights on those men
at morning, when he climbs the sky of stars,
nor in descending earthward out of heaven;
ruinous night being rove over those wretches.
Which is the best paraphrase of the passage?
It’s always cloudy where the Men of Winter live.
It’s always misty where the Men of Winter live.
It’s always dark where the Men of Winter live.
It’s always sunny where the Men of Winter live.
18. 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.
Which excerpt from The Odyssey - Teiresais is this paraphrasing?
Now came the soul of Antikleia, dead, my mother, daughter of Autolykos, dead now, though living still when I took ship for holy Troy.
Seeing this ghost I grieved, but held her off, through pang on pang of tears, till I should know the presence of Teiresias.
Soon from the dark that prince of Thebes came forward bearing a golden staff; and he addressed me
Great captain, a fair wind and the honey lights of home are all you seek.
But anguish lies ahead
19. Read the passage from The Odyssey - Teiresias.
One narrow strait may take you through his blows:
denial of yourself, restraint of shipmates.
When you make landfall on Thrinakia first
and quit the violet sea, dark on the land
you'll find the grazing herds of Helios
by whom all things are seen, all speech is known.
Avoid those kine, hold fast to your intent,
and hard seafaring brings you all to Ithaka.
But if you raid the beeves, I see destruction
for ship and crew.
Which excerpt from the passage best identifies the conflict that Teiresias predicts as partially a character versus character conflict?
denial of yourself
restraint of shipmates
quit the violet sea
destruction for ship and crew
20. In The Odyssey - Teiresias, when Teiresias describes the conflicts that Odysseus will face, how do these conflicts relate to the story’s theme?
They highlight the importance of fate in Greek mythology.
They showcase the influence of the gods on mortals.
They emphasize the consequences of arrogance.
They illustrate the challenges of homecoming.
Here are your answers based on the questions provided:
Yes, a lesson can also fit as a definition of lore, as it relates to something that is taught or learned.
The two answers that the metaphor adds to the passage are: a comparison between the Cyclops and a large land form and a visual image of the Cyclops’ size.
In The Odyssey - Amphimedon, what motivates Odysseus to dress as a beggar is: He wants revenge against the suitors.
The text in The Odyssey - Elpenor would be labeled as part of the road of trials because: It shows Odysseus encountering supernatural beings.
The Odyssey - Elpenor is an epic poem because it features a(n): character summoning and talking to the dead.
For Odysseus and his men, the loss of Helios, the sun, symbolizes a loss of: hope.
In The Odyssey - Elpenor, the rituals that Odysseus performs on the island show that the ancient Greeks respected and honored: the dead.
The best paraphrase of the passage is: It’s always dark where the Men of Winter live.
The excerpt from The Odyssey - Teiresais that the paraphrase references is: Seeing this ghost I grieved, but held her off, through pang on pang of tears, till I should know the presence of Teiresias.
The excerpt from the passage that best identifies the conflict that Teiresias predicts as partially a character versus character conflict is: restraint of shipmates.
In The Odyssey - Teiresias, the conflicts described relate to the story’s theme because: They emphasize the consequences of arrogance.
If you have further questions or need clarification, feel free to ask!
21. Read the passage from The Odyssey - Teiresias.
But anguish lies ahead;
the god who thunders on the land prepares it,
not to be shaken from your track, implacable,
in rancor for the son whose eye you blinded.
One narrow strait may take you through his blows:
denial of yourself, restraint of shipmates.
When you make landfall on Thrinakia first
and quit the violet sea, dark on the land
you'll find the grazing herds of Helios
by whom all things are seen, all speech is known.
Avoid those kine, hold fast to your intent,
and hard seafaring brings you all to Ithaka.
But if you raid the beeves, I see destruction
for ship and crew.
Which theme is reflected in the passage?
It is important to take responsibility for your actions.
Long-term goals are more important than short-term gains.
The true measure of wisdom is overcoming your pride.
The advantage of travel is that it teaches you to value home.
22. From The Odyssey - Penelope, what can the reader predict about Odysseus and Penelope’s future relationship?
They will not resume their marriage, and Penelope will resent Odysseus for being gone so long.
They will not resume their marriage, but Penelope will help Odysseus defeat the suitors.
They will resume their marriage, but they will feel estranged because of their long time apart.
They will resume their marriage, and they will happily rule together over their kingdom.
23. Read the passage from The Odyssey - Penelope.
Ruses served my turn
to draw the time out—first a close-grained web
I had the happy thought to set up weaving
on my big loom in the hall.
Which word from the passage best explains what the web in the passage symbolizes?
ruses
time
happy
weaving
24. Read the passage from The Odyssey - Penelope.
"My lady, never a man in the wide world
should have a fault to find with you. Your name
has gone out under heaven like the sweet
honor of some god-fearing king, who rules
in equity over the strong: his black lands bear
both wheat and barley, fruit trees laden bright,
new lambs at lambing time—and the deep sea
gives great hauls of fish by his good strategy,
his folk fare well.”
Based on the epic simile, the reader should envision Penelope as a queen who is
conscientious.
decisive.
judgmental.
righteous.
25. Read the passage from The Odyssey - Penelope.
Ruses serve my turn
to draw the time out—first a close-grained web
I had the happy thought to set up weaving
on my big loom in the hall. I said, that day:
'Young men—my suitors, now my lord is dead
let me finish my weaving before I marry,
or else my thread will have been spun in vain.
It is a shroud I weave for Lord Laertes
when cold Death comes to lay him on his bier.
The country wives would hold me in dishonor
if he, with all his fortune, lay unshrouded.'
I reached their hearts that way, and they agreed.
So every day I wove on the great loom,
but every night by torchlight I unwove it;
and so for three years I deceived the Akhaians.
Which line from the passage best shows that Penelope is clever?
I had the happy thought to set up weaving
The country wives would hold me in dishonor
So every day I wove on the great loom
and so for three years I deceived the Akhaians
Here are your answers based on the questions provided:
The theme reflected in the passage is: It is important to take responsibility for your actions.
Based on the context of The Odyssey - Penelope, the reader can predict that: They will resume their marriage, but they will feel estranged because of their long time apart.
The word from the passage that best explains what the web in the passage symbolizes is: time.
Based on the epic simile, the reader should envision Penelope as a queen who is: righteous.
The line from the passage that best shows that Penelope is clever is: and so for three years I deceived the Akhaians.
If you have any more questions or if there’s anything else you’d like to discuss, feel free to ask!
84!
It seems like you might be referencing a factorial, specifically "84 factorial," which is denoted as 84! and means the product of all positive integers from 1 to 84.
The value of \( 84! \) is extremely large, and it's typically calculated using specialized software or calculators due to its size. The numerical value is approximately:
84! ≈ 3.1196 × 10^138
If you meant something else by "84!", please provide more context, and I'll be happy to assist!
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