Odyssey
How long is Odysseus away from home in total?
20 years
What is Yummy's real name?
Robert Sandifer
What is Rusty James' girlfriend's name?
Patty
The following sentence is an example of what figurative language:
Rusty James is like a fish in a bowl.
Simile
Ms. Judge's favorite food
Mac and Cheese
What is one way Odysseus tricks the cyclops?
Tells him his name is "Nohbody"
Hides his men under the sheep
What crime did Yummy commit?
Shooting and killing Shavon Dean
What happens to RJ when he fights Biff?
He gets slashed up the side
The following sentence is an example of what figurative language:
They had a Romeo and Juliet love story. They were never meant to be.
Allusion
Ms. Trotter's favorite drink
coffee
How does Odysseus pass the Sirens without then men hearing the sound?
Odysseus had the men put earwax in her ears
How did Yummy die?
He was killed by two of his fellow gang members (Derek and Craig)
What did Coach Ryan offer RJ money to do?
Beat up a kid that was giving the coach a hard time in class.
The following sentence is an example of what figurative language:
Trotter talked to Timmy Tuesday about the Truck.
Alliteration
Ms. Trotter's favorite color
Purple
What was Odysseus' wife's name?
Penelope
Yummy's mom was on drugs. Yummy's dad was in jail. He was in and out of juvie and was possibly beat as a child.
What is Rusty James' view on drugs?
He hates drugs, he thinks they ruined the gangs.
What should you always do after using a quotation in a piece of writing?
Cite
Ms. Judge's dogs name
Pebbles
Which does Odysseus choose Scylla or Charbydis?
Scylla
Yummy was on the cover of what magazine?
TIME
The night MB gets shot what was he doing?
Freeing all the animals in the pet shop. Letting the rumble fish free
The following sentence is an example of what figurative language:
I have a million pounds of homework tonight.
Hyperbole
What is one important thing Ms. Trotter and Ms. Judge want you to remember?
BE KIND