In epic poetry, the poet often begins by asking for assistance or inspiration in telling the story.

This epic convention is known as the…

A. Homeric epithet. C. invocation or invoking the muse.

B.

55. All of the following are themes of The Odyssey except…

A. overcoming temptation to remain loyal to family and friends is good.

B. ambition and the desire to be a hero is evil and will cost you your life.

C. courage and cunning will assist in overcoming obstacles.

D. the relationship between humans and the gods is complex.

56. Why does Odysseus only blind the Cyclops rather than kill him when the giant is asleep?

A. His men convince him that they will all be cursed by the powerful god Poseidon if they kill

the Cyclops.

B. Odysseus is moved by compassion for the Cyclops.

C. Odysseus realizes that they need the Cyclops to roll aside the huge stone blocking the cave.

D. Odysseus and his men lack the physical strength to kill the giant.

57. Which of the following correctly defines a flashback?

A. a scene that interrupts the sequence of events in a narrative to relate earlier events

B. a sudden realization on the part of the epic hero

C. a scene that foreshadows an epic hero’s destiny

D. an extended comparison or contrast between present events and past events.

58. At the end of the Cyclops episode, what does Polyphemus do that is specific to the epic form

because it involves gods and goddesses and their ability to influence events?

A. He destroys Odysseus’ ship.

B. He prophesies that Odysseus will visit Hades.

C. He appeals to his father, Poseidon, to take revenge on Odysseus for blinding him.

D. He tells Odysseus that the hero will return safely home to Ithaca.

59. Which of the following is the best description of a Homeric epic hero?

A. a clever adventurer who seeks fortune wherever the wind blows him

B. a larger-than-life warrior who often exhibits human weaknesses and frailties

C. a wise ruler who presides over followers and directs them to fight his battles

D. a cultural or national figure with superhuman or divine attributes or connections

60. Which of the following statements is ALWAYS true about an epic?

A. It is written in Greek or Latin. C. It is a brief rhyming poem.

B. It depicts the cultural values of a society. D. It celebrates brave victories in battle.

61. Which of Odysseus’ traits is characteristic of an epic hero and allows him to triumph in the

bow-and-arrow challenge that Penelope sets for her suitors?

A. his love for Penelope C. his pride in his bow

B. his loyalty to the gods D. his skill as a marksman

62. Which of the following is a primary theme in Part 2 of the Odyssey?

A. Good triumphs over evil. C. The quest for power never ends.

B. Separation weakens relationships. D. Old age triumphs over youth.

63. Odysseus’ slaughter of the suitors shows that ancient Greece held which of the following

cultural values?

A. Violence is never justified.

B. Even heroes sometimes allow their emotions to get the better of them.

C. Intelligence is more highly prized than physical strength.

D. Revenge is sometimes justified, even if it involves killing.

64. Which of the following best describes the tone at the end of the Odyssey?

A. melancholy B. reflective C. triumphant D. ironic

A. the length of a dog’s life in comparison to a human’s.

B. Eumaeus’ awareness of Odysseus’ disguise.

C. one of the epic’s main themes, loyalty.

D. the qualities that people and animals have in their youth.

66. Which of the following is an example of dramatic irony?

A. Athena provides Odysseus with new clothes and a younger appearance.

B. Telemachus returns to Ithaca unharmed.

C. Eumaeus is sent to tell Penelope about Telemachus’s safe return.

D. Telemachus does not recognize that the stranger is his father.

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