Revision
Which statement should be revised for a more formal tone?
A.) Artemis wasn’t great to have around because she’s the one who brought death and disease everywhere.
B.) Artemis and Apollo, her twin brother, were armed with bows, quivers, and arrows in battle.
C.) Artemis never fell in love and remained unmarried, remaining a symbol of purity and holiness.
D.) Artemis was considered the goddess of wild animals, hunting, and the natural world.
A.) Artemis wasn’t great to have around because she’s the one who brought death and disease everywhere.
Emily is writing an essay on Demeter, Greek goddess of the harvest. Which website is most credible for research as she develops her topic?
A.) a blog post found at www.myfavoritegoddesses.com
B.) an article published by www.mythologymuseum.org
C.) an advertisement at www.demeterwheatshop.com
D.) an anonymous comment at www.greekschool.edu
B.) an article published by www.mythologymuseum.org
Use the dictionary entry for crude to answer the question.
crude
crude [‘krüd] adj
from Latin crudus
1. the quality of being unchanged from the original state
2. the quality of being primitive or uncultured
3. the quality of being obvious
4. the quality of being rough in execution
Which word best defines the word crude?
A.) polished
B.) undeveloped
C.) skilled
D.) mature
B.) undeveloped
Which would be most helpful when comparing Penelope with Odysseus and how they changed in The Odyssey?
A.) It would be most helpful to consider Penelope’s actions toward her servants.
B.) It would be most helpful to consider Odysseus’s words to his men.
C.) It would be most helpful to consider both characters’ reactions to the suitors.
D.) It would be most helpful to consider both characters’ physical appearance.
C.) It would be most helpful to consider both characters’ reactions to the suitors.
One theme found throughout The Odyssey is that help often comes when least expected.
Which lines from the text best support this theme?
A.) Some god guided us
that night, for we could barely see our bows
in the dense fog around us
B.) All hands aboard;
come, clear the beach and no one taste
the Lotus, or you lose your hope of home.
C.) My men were mutinous,
fools, on stores of wine. Sheep after sheep they
butchered by the surf, and shambling cattle
D.) The servants armed themselves, and all three took their stand beside the master of battle
A.) Some god guided us
that night, for we could barely see our bows
in the dense fog around us
Which in-text citation is formatted correctly in MLA style?
A.) Odysseus’s men “bent steady to the oars,” Homer (79)
B.) Odysseus’s men “bent steady to the oars” (Homer 79).
C.) Odysseus’s men “bent steady to the oars.” (Homer 79).
D.) Odysseus’s men “bent steady to the oars” (Homer) 79
B.) Odysseus’s men “bent steady to the oars” (Homer 79).
Darcy receives the writing prompt below.
Write an informative essay about a hero in Greek mythology. Summarize his or her life, and explain how this character is a true hero.
She decides to write about Perseus. Which are effective research questions to best develop this topic?
A.) What was the name of Perseus’s biggest enemy? How was this enemy conquered?
B.) Who are the members of Perseus’s family? How did his father help or hurt him? Why is he a hero?
C.) What events shaped Perseus’s life? How did he overcome obstacles and prove himself a hero?
D.) Who was Perseus? Why is he important? What can be learned from his story?
C.) What events shaped Perseus’s life? How did he overcome obstacles and prove himself a hero?
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.) a tale
B.) a superstition
C.) a lesson
D.) a face
C.) a lesson
Odysseus is an example of a dynamic character because
A.) he is gone from home for years and misses his family.
B.) he experiences success in battle and is assisted by the gods.
C.) he has been a beloved literary hero for hundreds of years.
D.) he changes in important ways over the course of his journey.
D.) he changes in important ways over the course of his journey.
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?
A.) Appearances are often very deceptive.
B.) Teamwork builds strength and unity.
C.) Making snap judgments is unwise.
D.) Overconfidence can lead one to danger.
B.) Teamwork builds strength and unity.
Which statement should be revised for a more formal tone?
A.) Poseidon, god of the sea, and Athena, goddess of war, fought for the city of Athens. Poseidon threw his spear, which produced the Spring of Acropolis.
B.) Amaltheia was kind of like a goat who fed Zeus, which Zeus was really happy about. In fact, he turned the goat’s horn into the horn of plenty.
C.) Chronos was the ancient Greek symbol of time. His appearance, a wise old man with a long beard, is similar to a current symbol, Father Time.
D.) Sisyphus displeased the gods by disclosing secrets. He found himself forced to roll a heavy stone uphill, only to see it roll back once it reached the peak.
B.) Amaltheia was kind of like a goat who fed Zeus, which Zeus was really happy about. In fact, he turned the goat’s horn into the horn of plenty.
Which best defines plagiarism?
A.) the illegal practice of passing the work of another as one’s own work
B.) the illegal practice of restating the work of another in one’s own words
C.) the careful citation of language taken directly from another source
D.) the careful citation of ideas taken directly from an outside source
A.) the illegal practice of passing the work of another as one’s own work
Use the dictionary entry for insight to answer the question.
insight
in•sight [‘in-sït] noun
1. the ability to understand people and situations
2. an understanding of the nature of things
Which definition of insight best matches the definition given in this dictionary entry?
A.) an observation
B.) an awareness
C.) a tolerance
D.) a kindness
B.) an awareness
Read the excerpt from The Odyssey.
But the man skilled in all ways of contending,
satisfied by the great bow's look and heft,
like a musician, like a harper, when
with quiet hand upon his instrument
he draws between his thumb and forefinger
a sweet new string upon a peg: so effortlessly
Odysseus in one motion strung the bow.
According to this excerpt, how has Odysseus changed over the course of his adventure?
A.) He has become more humble and patient in battle.
B.) He has learned to play the harp very beautifully.
C.) He has found several new ways to string a bow.
D.) He has slowly become less satisfied with his skills.
A.) He has become more humble and patient in battle.
Read the excerpt from The Odyssey.
But when he knew he heard
Odysseus' voice nearby, he did his best
to wag his tail, nose down, with flattened ears,
having no strength to move nearer his master.
And the man looked away,
wiping a salt tear from his cheek: but he
hid this from Eumaeus.
Which theme do these lines support?
A.) Loyalty and fidelity are precious traits.
B.) Overconfidence can lead one to danger.
C.) Making snap judgments is often very unwise.
D.) Love and family make a homecoming worthwhile.
A. Loyalty and fidelity are precious traits.
Read this student essay written about Greek mythology.
1. Greek mythology, though ancient, has a long-reaching influence upon modern life. 2. The US space program, for instance, is called Apollo, after the god who never missed a target and who ruled light. 3. Titanium, an elemental metal, is named after the Titans, who were locked far under the ground. 4. Even video games include characters such as Icarus and Kratos.
Where should the quotation below be placed to further develop the paragraph?
One Greek scholar states, “The influence of the Olympians on everyday culture is equal to that of Shakespeare and the Bible” (Thomas 87).
A.) before sentence 1
B.) before sentence 2
C.) before sentence 3
D.) before sentence 4
B.) before sentence 2
Which is an effective research question in developing an essay topic?
A.) Who are some important Greek heroes?
B.) Who are Hercules’s mother and father?
C.) What is the most interesting story based on a Greek myth?
D.) What is the story of Hercules, and what lesson does it teach?
D.) What is the story of Hercules, and what lesson does it teach?
Use the dictionary entry for lavish to answer the question.
lavish
la•vish [‘la-vish]
from Middle French lavasse
adj
1. given in large amounts
2. having a very rich and expensive quality
verb
1. giving or using in large amounts
Use context clues to choose the sentence that best uses the last definition of the word lavish.
A.) There was a lavish amount of food and drinks set upon the table.
B.) Finn noticed the lavish nature of the items in the jewelry store.
C.) For his birthday, his friends would lavish him with many gifts.
D.) According to the papers, the wedding was a lavish affair.
C.) For his birthday, his friends would lavish him with many gifts.
Read the excerpt from Part 1 of The Odyssey by Homer.
My home is on the peaked sea-mark of Ithaca
under Mount Neion's wind-blown robe of leaves,
in sight of other islands—Dulichium,
Same, wooded Zacynthus—Ithaca
being 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
Based on the evidence provided, readers can conclude that Odysseus
A.) wants to rule his native land.
B.) is eager to leave his home.
C.) misses his native land.
D.) fears for the safety of his home.
C.) misses his native land.
Read the excerpt from The Odyssey.
But when he knew he heard
Odysseus' voice nearby, he did his best
to wag his tail, nose down, with flattened ears,
having no strength to move nearer his master.
And the man looked away,
wiping a salt tear from his cheek:
What does the dog, Argus, represent in this excerpt?
A.) loyalty
B.) sadness
C.) illness
D.) ignorance
A.) loyalty
Which would most likely be found in informal writing?
A.) scholarly language
B.) complex sentences
C.) opinion statements
D.) lengthy descriptions
C.) opinion statements
Darcy receives the writing prompt below.
Write an informative essay about a hero in Greek mythology. Summarize his or her life, and explain how this character is a true hero.
She decides to write about Perseus. Which are effective research questions to best develop this topic?
A.) What was the name of Perseus’s biggest enemy? How was this enemy conquered?
B.) Who are the members of Perseus’s family? How did his father help or hurt him? Why is he a hero?
C.) What events shaped Perseus’s life? How did he overcome obstacles and prove himself a hero?
D.) Who was Perseus? Why is he important? What can be learned from his story?
C.) What events shaped Perseus’s life? How did he overcome obstacles and prove himself a hero?
Use the thesaurus entry for assess to answer the question.
assess
verb
Definition: to make a judgment about something
Synonyms: appraise, judge, test, value
Antonyms: guess, ignore, neglect
Which word is another possible synonym for the word assess?
A.) evaluate
B.) decide
C.) regard
D.) apply
A.) evaluate
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.
What characteristics of Odysseus, the story’s epic hero, are most shown in this excerpt?
A.) knowledge and strength
B.) confidence and courage
C.) leadership and perseverance
D.) character and loyalty
D.) character and loyalty
Read the excerpt from The Odyssey.
“Stranger,
you are no longer what you were just now!
Your cloak is new; even your skin! You are
one of the gods who rule the sweep of heaven!
Be kind to us, we’ll make you fair oblation
and gifts of hammered gold. Have mercy on us!”
What is the symbolism of the new cloak in this excerpt?
A.) The new cloak represents Odysseus’s love for his wife, Penelope, and his grown son, Telemachus.
B.) The new cloak represents Odysseus’s great wealth and successful journey.
C.) The new cloak represents Odysseus’s transformation from a weary traveler to the returning hero.
D.) The new cloak represents Odysseus’s changed character from innocent young man to power-hungry ruler.
C.) The new cloak represents Odysseus’s transformation from a weary traveler to the returning hero.