1.In The Odyssey, what prophecy of Teiresias and Circe does Odysseus withhold from his men?
A-Odysseus and his crew will return triumphant to Ithaca.
B-The sailors adventure will last another ten years.
C-Only Odysseus will survive and return home.
D-Poseidon will capsize their ship near Charybdis.
C
2.In The Odyssey, which of the following of Odysseus actions is most characteristic of an epic hero?
A-He has his men plunder Cicones and enslave its women.
B-He tells Polyphemus that his name is Nohbdy.
C-He taunts Polyphemus after escaping from the Cyclops's cave.
D-He allows Circe to persuade him to stay with her.
B
3.In The Odyssey, Telemachus executes the maids because they have
A-associated with the suitors.
B-neglected the dog Argos.
C-revealed Odysseus identity.
D-ridiculed Penelope.
A
4.All of the following are themes of The Odyssey EXCEPT
A-loyalty to family and friends.
B-the cost of ambition.
C-overcoming obstacles.
D-the relationship between humans and gods.
B
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Great! Here are the correct answers to the questions:
1. In The Odyssey, the prophecy of Teiresias and Circe that Odysseus withholds from his men is C - Only Odysseus will survive and return home.
To find the answer, you would need to read the text or summary of The Odyssey where Odysseus consults the blind prophet Teiresias in the Underworld. This prophecy reveals that all of Odysseus's crew will perish before he returns to Ithaca.
2. In The Odyssey, the action of Odysseus that is most characteristic of an epic hero is B - He tells Polyphemus that his name is Nohbdy.
To determine the answer, you can analyze the actions of Odysseus throughout the epic. One of the key traits of an epic hero is their cleverness and ability to outwit their enemies. By telling Polyphemus that his name is "Nohbdy," Odysseus tricks the Cyclops and manages to escape from his cave.
3. In The Odyssey, Telemachus executes the maids because they have A - associated with the suitors.
To find the answer, you would need to read the relevant part of The Odyssey where Telemachus takes action against the maids. The maids have been disloyal and aligned themselves with the suitors who were trying to take over Odysseus's kingdom in Ithaca.
4. All of the following are themes of The Odyssey EXCEPT B - the cost of ambition.
To determine the answer, you can consider the main ideas or messages conveyed in The Odyssey. The themes include loyalty to family and friends, overcoming obstacles, and the relationship between humans and gods. However, while ambition is a recurring element in the epic, it is not explicitly suggested as a specific theme.
Remember, these answers may vary depending on the interpretation of the text, but the explanations provided should give you a general understanding of how to approach finding the answers.