COMPARE AND CONTRAST
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1. How do the authors of "Second Voyage" and the "Cyclops Excerpt" approach the characters’ journey?
The author of "Second Voyage" focuses on the hero's quest for vengeance after being wronged, while the author of the "Cyclops Excerpt" emphasizes the hero's pursuit of fame.
B. Both authors approach the journey as a straightforward, easy path designed to test the hero's loyalty to his crew.
C. The author of "Second Voyage" highlights the journey as a pursuit of adventure and riches, while the author of the "Cyclops Excerpt" focuses on the journey as a struggle for survival and getting home.
D. Both authors show the characters as completely prepared for all challenges, relying only on strength to overcome their enemies.
C. The author of "Second Voyage" highlights the journey as a pursuit of adventure and riches, while the author of the "Cyclops Excerpt" focuses on the journey as a struggle for survival and getting home.
8.Select the underlined word from paragraph 3 that is an adverb meaning "with great concern."
How long I slept I know not, but when I opened my eyes and started to my feet I perceived with horror that I was alone and that the ship was gone. I rushed to and fro like one distracted, uttering cries of despair, and when from the shore I saw the vessel under full sail just disappearing upon the horizon, I wished bitterly enough that I had been content to stay at home in safety. But since wishes could do me no good, I presently took courage and looked about me for a means of escape. When I had climbed a tall tree I first of all directed my anxious glances towards the sea; but, finding nothing hopeful there, I turned landward, and my curiosity was excited by a huge dazzling white object, so far off that I could not make out what it might be.
A. distracted
B. anxious
C. bitterly
D. alone
B. anxious
6. What central theme is shared by both Cyclops and Second Voyage?
A. Courage is not always enough to defeat an enemy
B `Success comes from avoiding risks.
C. Persistence through danger leads to survival.
D. Supernatural creatures should not be trusted.
C. Persistence through danger leads to survival.
How do the interactions between Sinbad and the merchants contribute to the plot?
A. They show that Sinbad is untrustworthy and steals from others
B. They reveal that the merchants are Sinbad's enemies who try to harm him
C. They demonstrate how Sinbad's cleverness impresses the merchants and helps him escape
D. They illustrate that the merchants rescue Sinbad only because they want his diamonds
C. They demonstrate how Sinbad's cleverness impresses the merchants and helps him escape
How does the author of the "Cyclops Excerpt" primarily depict Odysseus differently than the author of "Second Voyage" depicts Sinbad?
A. The author shows Odysseus as a hero who uses physical force in all situations, while Sinbad is depicted as a timid man who runs from every problem.
B. The author portrays Odysseus as a wise leader focused on necessary survival and homecoming, whereas Sinbad is depicted as an adventurer driven by a thirst for wealth who repeatedly returns to danger.
C. Both authors depict their main character as a wise, silent figure who never makes mistakes or speaks out of turn.
D. Sinbad is shown to be completely reliant on his crew's suggestions, while Odysseus is depicted as a hero who always follows the advice of the gods.
B. The author portrays Odysseus as a wise leader focused on necessary survival and homecoming, whereas Sinbad is depicted as an adventurer driven by a thirst for wealth who repeatedly returns to danger.
9. Select the underlined word from paragraph 7 that is an adverb meaning "with disdain or scorn."
All day long I wandered up and down the valley, and when it grew dusk I crept into a little cave, and having blocked up the entrance to it with a stone, I ate part of my little store of food and lay down to sleep, but all through the night the serpents crawled to and fro, hissing horribly, so that I could scarcely close my eyes for terror. I was thankful when the morning light appeared, and when I judged by the silence that the serpents had retreated to their dens I came tremblingly out of my cave and wandered up and down the valley once more, kicking the diamonds contemptuously out of my path, for I felt that they were indeed vain things to a man in my situation. At last, overcome with weariness, I sat down upon a rock, but I had hardly closed my eyes when I was startled by something which fell to the ground with a thud close beside me.
A. tremblingly
B. horribly
C. thankful
D. contemptuously
D. contemptuously
Which TWO pieces of textual evidence best support the theme identified in Part A?
A.Odysseus tells the Cyclops his name is “Nobody” to trick him. (Cyclops)
B Sinbad ties himself to a roc’s foot to escape the deserted island. (Second Voyage)
C. Odysseus decides not to kill the Cyclops while he sleeps. (Cyclops)
D. Sinbad regrets going on another voyage and blames others. (Second Voyage)
E. Odysseus hides under a sheep to escape the Cyclops’ cave. (Cyclops)
B Sinbad ties himself to a roc’s foot to escape the deserted island. (Second Voyage)
E. Odysseus hides under a sheep to escape the Cyclops’ cave. (Cyclops)
Based on the text, which statement best describes Sinbad’s character?
A. He is fearful and avoids taking risks
B. He is greedy and unwilling to share his treasures
C. He is resourceful and able to adapt to difficult situations
D. He is lazy and depends on others to solve his problems
C. He is resourceful and able to adapt to difficult situations
In "Second Voyage," Sinbad tells his story to another man to explain his wealthy life. How does the author's use of Odysseus's speech in the "Cyclops Excerpt" primarily contrast with Sinbad's storytelling?
A. Odysseus tells his story to the Cyclops to show off his great physical strength before challenging him to a fight.
B. Odysseus uses his words to trick and deceive the Cyclops, while Sinbad uses his words to entertain and teach a listener about his past hardships.
C. Both characters are shown telling their stories to a giant monster as a way to beg for mercy and forgiveness.
D. Sinbad uses his stories to warn his family never to travel, and Odysseus uses his speech to make Polyphemus promise to protect his crew.
B. Odysseus uses his words to trick and deceive the Cyclops, while Sinbad uses his words to entertain and teach a listener about his past hardships.
10. What is the meaning of "transfixing" as it is used in paragraph 10?
The rhinoceros fights with the elephant, and transfixing him with his horn carries him off upon his head, but becoming blinded with the blood of his enemy, he falls helpless to the ground, and then comes the roc, and clutches them both up in his talons and takes them to feed his young.
A. confusing
B. piercing through
C. watching carefully
D. running away from
B. piercing through
4. How do the authors of Cyclops and Second Voyage differ in their approach to the characters' return home?
A. The author of The Cyclops focuses on Odysseus's safe arrival, while the author of Second Voyage emphasizes Sinbad's desire to set out on a third journey immediately.
B. Both authors end with their main character returning home to share their wealth with the poor.
C. Both authors depict their characters returning home to an appreciative audience eager to hear the details of their adventurous escapes.
D. The author of The Cyclops concludes with Odysseus's escape, still putting him and his men in danger due to his pride, whereas the author of The Second Voyage ends with Sinbad returning home to be gracious and donate money to the poor.
D. The author of The Cyclops concludes with Odysseus's escape, still putting him and his men in danger due to his pride, whereas the author of The Second Voyage ends with Sinbad returning home to be gracious and donate money to the poor.
11. What is the meaning of "contemptuously" as it is used in paragraph 7?
I was thankful when the morning light appeared, and when I judged by the silence that the serpents had retreated to their dens I came tremblingly out of my cave and wandered up and down the valley once more, kicking the diamonds contemptuously out of my path, for I felt that they were indeed vain things to a man in my situation.
A. Respectfully
B. Bitterly
C. Humbly
D. Admirably
B. Bitterly
5. Which statement best describes a difference in how the authors depict Odysseus and Sinbad?
A. Odysseus is shown as fearful and hesitant, while Sinbad is careless and reckless.
B. Odysseus depends on others to save him, while Sinbad survives only through luck.
C. Odysseus is portrayed as a clever leader who faces danger with strategy, while Sinbad uses risk-taking and adaptability to escape.
D. Odysseus and Sinbad both rely on brute strength to survive difficult situations.
C. Odysseus is portrayed as a clever leader who faces danger with strategy, while Sinbad uses risk-taking and adaptability to escape.