The Count of Monte Cristo
The Odyssey
The Odyssey
Vocabulary
Usage
100
This is alias that Monte Cristo uses to sign the letter that saves Monsieur Morrel from bankruptcy.
Who is Sinbad the Sailor?
100
What Circe turns Odysseus's men into.
What are pigs?
100
The wife of Odysseus.
Who is Penelope?
100
This noun starts with the letter "c"; it is defined as "a violent change" and has the synonyms "disaster" and "catastrophe" (hint: it is from Lesson Three).
What is "cataclysm"?
100
The (affect/effect) of music on plant growth can be measured in a scientific experiment.
What is "effect"?
200
By drinking lemonade spiked with brucine.
How does Barrois die?
200
How long Odysseus is gone from Ithaca.
What is 20 years?
200
This blind author is believed to have first recorded "The Odyssey".
Who is Homer?
200
This noun starts with the letter "i"; it is defined as "a curse" (hint: it is from Lesson Five).
What is "imprecation"?
200
The criminal was (hanged/hung) in the town square, while his accomplice was pardoned.
What is "hanged"?
300
The "she" of the following quote: “She became a criminal only because she touched me.”
Who is Madame de Villefort?
300
Where Odysseus and his men go to after their encounter with the Cyclops.
What is Aeolia?
300
How the Olympians, even in disguise, are distinguishable from mortals.
What are colored outlines?
300
This adjective is defined as "worn out; barren" (hint: it is from Lesson Two).
What is "effete"?
300
(Fewer/Less) children are playing outside now in the age of technology.
What is "fewer"?
400
To make Maximilien feel ultimate despair before he can feel ultimate bliss.
Why does Monte Cristo not reveal to Maximilien immediately that Valentine is still alive?
400
What Odysseus is usually doing when his men plan against him.
What is sleeping?
400
This symbol of Athena is what Odysseus holds on to above Charybdis, after his ship is torn apart by Zeus.
What is an olive tree?
400
This word can be used appropriately in the following sentence: The Buddhist monks had to swear to be _______ to avoid sensual desire.
What is "celibate"?
400
Before we walk any (further/farther), I need to tie my shoe.
What is "farther"?
500
To vanquish his doubts on whether he did the right thing in his vengeance.
Why does Monte Cristo return to the Château d'If?
500
The speaker of the following sentence: "We'll make sacrifices to the Sun God, promise him a grand temple on Ithaca, and ask his forgiveness."
Who is Eurylochus?
500
How Antinoos is identifiable from the other suitors.
What is Antinoos's beaded necklace?
500
This word can be used appropriately in the following sentence: The mayor delivered a _______ in honor of the firefighter.
What is "panegyric"?
500
The conversation (between/among) the actors, the audience members, and the directors lasted well after the show.
What is "between"?