Test Prep Trivia
What genre was The Odyssey?
Fiction
Which continent is William Kamkwamba from?
Africa
What is Odysseus' wife's name?
Penelope
Who was the king of the Gods?
Zeus
What is the literary term for a universal life lesson?
Theme
What are the annotation tasks for poetry?
Literal Meaning and Deeper Meaning
What invention did William build for his community?
Windmill
Name one monster Odysseus encountered on his odyssey.
Cyclops, Scylla, Charybdis, etc.
Name one invention from Ancient Egypt
Pyramids or mummies
Write an example of onomatopoeia.
(Teacher judges.)
What is the literary term for a universal life lesson?
Theme
What problem did William try to solve for his community?
No electricity
Which of the Gods was furious with Odysseus?
Poseidon
Where did the 12 Olympians live?
Mount Olympus
Write an example of hyperbole.
(Teacher judges.)
What are the annotation tasks for a fiction text? (You can write the acronym.)
S.C.O.R.E.
What country is William Kamkwamba from?
Malawi
Name one sorceress or witch whom Odysseus met on his travels.
Circe or Calypso
What is the term for an Ancient Egyptian ruler?
Pharaoh
What is the term for figurative language that uses the words "like" or "as"?
Simile
What do the letters B.A.P. stand for, and what does one help you prepare for?
Body Action Plan
Prepares for Extended Response/Essay
What is the word for a time when a community has run out of food?
Famine
What household object did Penelope use to test whether Odysseus was really her husband?
Their marriage bed
Who was the goddess of the home and hearth (fireplace)?
Hestia
Name one element of culture.
Language, Religion, Customs/Traditions, Social Organization, Arts, Economic Systems, Goverment