Question
"Here is your part: at break of day tomorrow home with you, go mingle with our princes.
The swineherd later on will take me down
the port-side trail – a beggar, by my looks, hangdog and old. If they make fun of me
in my own courtyard, let your ribs cage up
your springing heart, no matter what I suffer,
no matter if they pull me by the heels
or practice shots at me, to drive me out.
Look on, hold down your anger."
–The Odyssey,
Homer
What Greek value is being illustrated in this excerpt?
glory
self-control
knowledge
desire
The swineherd later on will take me down
the port-side trail – a beggar, by my looks, hangdog and old. If they make fun of me
in my own courtyard, let your ribs cage up
your springing heart, no matter what I suffer,
no matter if they pull me by the heels
or practice shots at me, to drive me out.
Look on, hold down your anger."
–The Odyssey,
Homer
What Greek value is being illustrated in this excerpt?
glory
self-control
knowledge
desire
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The Greek value that is being illustrated in this excerpt from "The Odyssey" is **self-control**. In this passage, the speaker is advising someone to maintain composure and restraint in the face of potential mockery and humiliation. The emphasis on holding down anger and enduring suffering without reacting indicates a strong sense of self-control, which was highly valued in Greek culture.
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Then said Eupeithes' son, Antinous:
"Enough.
Eat and be quiet where you are, or shamble elsewhere, unless you want these lads to stop your mouth pulling you by the heels, or hands and feet, over the whole floor, till your back is peeled!"
But now the rest were mortified, and someone spoke from the crowd of young bucks to rebuke him:
"A poor show, that–hitting this famished tramp– bad business, if he happened to be a god. You know they go in foreign guise, the gods do, looking like strangers, turning up in towns and settlements to keep an eye on manners, good or bad."
–The Odyssey,
Homer
How does this passage show that the Greeks valued hospitality? Check all that apply.
The crowd is mortified by Antinous’s actions.
A man verbally criticizes Antinous.
Antinous’s son commends his father’s treatment of the beggar.
People are afraid that the gods will punish inhospitable behavior.
Antinous threatens the beggar.
"Enough.
Eat and be quiet where you are, or shamble elsewhere, unless you want these lads to stop your mouth pulling you by the heels, or hands and feet, over the whole floor, till your back is peeled!"
But now the rest were mortified, and someone spoke from the crowd of young bucks to rebuke him:
"A poor show, that–hitting this famished tramp– bad business, if he happened to be a god. You know they go in foreign guise, the gods do, looking like strangers, turning up in towns and settlements to keep an eye on manners, good or bad."
–The Odyssey,
Homer
How does this passage show that the Greeks valued hospitality? Check all that apply.
The crowd is mortified by Antinous’s actions.
A man verbally criticizes Antinous.
Antinous’s son commends his father’s treatment of the beggar.
People are afraid that the gods will punish inhospitable behavior.
Antinous threatens the beggar.
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GPT-4o mini
In the provided passage, the following points illustrate that the Greeks valued hospitality:
1. **The crowd is mortified by Antinous’s actions.** - This indicates that there is a social expectation to treat others, especially strangers or those in need, with respect and kindness.
2. **A man verbally criticizes Antinous.** - The criticism highlights the disapproval of the crowd regarding inhospitable behavior, reinforcing the value placed on hospitality.
3. **People are afraid that the gods will punish inhospitable behavior.** - The mention of gods disguising themselves as beggars serves as a reminder that failure to show hospitality could lead to divine punishment, showcasing the importance of treating all guests and strangers well.
The following points do not support the theme of hospitality:
- **Antinous’s son commends his father’s treatment of the beggar.** - This statement is inaccurate in context; no one commends Antinous's treatment of the beggar.
- **Antinous threatens the beggar.** - This behavior clearly contradicts the value of hospitality and serves as an example of the opposite behavior rather than an illustration of the value itself.
Thus, the correct responses are the first three bullets listed above.
1. **The crowd is mortified by Antinous’s actions.** - This indicates that there is a social expectation to treat others, especially strangers or those in need, with respect and kindness.
2. **A man verbally criticizes Antinous.** - The criticism highlights the disapproval of the crowd regarding inhospitable behavior, reinforcing the value placed on hospitality.
3. **People are afraid that the gods will punish inhospitable behavior.** - The mention of gods disguising themselves as beggars serves as a reminder that failure to show hospitality could lead to divine punishment, showcasing the importance of treating all guests and strangers well.
The following points do not support the theme of hospitality:
- **Antinous’s son commends his father’s treatment of the beggar.** - This statement is inaccurate in context; no one commends Antinous's treatment of the beggar.
- **Antinous threatens the beggar.** - This behavior clearly contradicts the value of hospitality and serves as an example of the opposite behavior rather than an illustration of the value itself.
Thus, the correct responses are the first three bullets listed above.
Answer
The crowd is mortified by Antinous’s actions.
A man verbally criticizes Antinous.
People are afraid that the gods will punish inhospitable behavior.
are the correct answers
One word only,
my lords, and suitors of the famous queen.
One thing I have to say.
There is no pain, no burden for the heart
when blows come to a man, and he defending
his own cattle – his own cows and lambs.
Here it was otherwise. Antinous
hit me for being driven on by hunger –
how many bitter seas men cross for hunger!
If beggars interest the gods, if there are Furies pent in the dark to avenge a poor man's wrong, then may
Antinous meet his death before his wedding day!"
–The Odyssey,
Homer
Based on the passage, what is the best prediction about what will become of Antinous?
Which detail from the passage supports this prediction?
A man verbally criticizes Antinous.
People are afraid that the gods will punish inhospitable behavior.
are the correct answers
One word only,
my lords, and suitors of the famous queen.
One thing I have to say.
There is no pain, no burden for the heart
when blows come to a man, and he defending
his own cattle – his own cows and lambs.
Here it was otherwise. Antinous
hit me for being driven on by hunger –
how many bitter seas men cross for hunger!
If beggars interest the gods, if there are Furies pent in the dark to avenge a poor man's wrong, then may
Antinous meet his death before his wedding day!"
–The Odyssey,
Homer
Based on the passage, what is the best prediction about what will become of Antinous?
Which detail from the passage supports this prediction?
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GPT-4o mini
**Prediction:** Antinous will face severe consequences or meet his death before his wedding day.
**Supporting Detail:** The line “then may Antinous meet his death before his wedding day!” suggests that the speaker is invoking divine retribution against Antinous for his cruel actions, indicating that he expects punishment to come to him as a result.
**Supporting Detail:** The line “then may Antinous meet his death before his wedding day!” suggests that the speaker is invoking divine retribution against Antinous for his cruel actions, indicating that he expects punishment to come to him as a result.
Answer
Based on the passage, what is the best prediction about what will become of Antinous?
✔ He will die.
Which detail from the passage supports this prediction?
✔ “may / Antinous meet his death”
Based on Greek values and the story so far, which statement provides additional support for a prediction that Antinous will die?
Antinous wants to have pride, glory, fame, and reputation, and the easiest way for him to do so is to take over Odysseus’s kingdom.
Antinous is defending his home, his cattle, and his food, and those who defend what is most important to them are willing to sacrifice their own lives.
Antinous goes against the Greek values of hospitality and generosity, and those who go against Greek values tend to be punished in The Odyssey.
✔ He will die.
Which detail from the passage supports this prediction?
✔ “may / Antinous meet his death”
Based on Greek values and the story so far, which statement provides additional support for a prediction that Antinous will die?
Antinous wants to have pride, glory, fame, and reputation, and the easiest way for him to do so is to take over Odysseus’s kingdom.
Antinous is defending his home, his cattle, and his food, and those who defend what is most important to them are willing to sacrifice their own lives.
Antinous goes against the Greek values of hospitality and generosity, and those who go against Greek values tend to be punished in The Odyssey.
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The statement that provides additional support for a prediction that Antinous will die is:
✔ **Antinous goes against the Greek values of hospitality and generosity, and those who go against Greek values tend to be punished in The Odyssey.**
This aligns with the theme in "The Odyssey" that individuals who violate important societal values, such as hospitality, often meet dire consequences, reinforcing the prediction regarding Antinous's fate.
✔ **Antinous goes against the Greek values of hospitality and generosity, and those who go against Greek values tend to be punished in The Odyssey.**
This aligns with the theme in "The Odyssey" that individuals who violate important societal values, such as hospitality, often meet dire consequences, reinforcing the prediction regarding Antinous's fate.