In The Odyssey, what do the opening lines reveal about the subject of the poem?
Sing to...
In The Odyssey, what do the opening lines reveal about the subject of the poem?
Sing to me of the man, Muse, the man of twists and turns driven time and again off course, once he had plundered the hallowed heights of Troy.
Many cities of men he saw and learned their minds, many pains he suffered, heartsick on the open sea, fighting to save his life and bring his comrades home.
Question 4 options:
a)
This homesick sailor is struggling to save his crewmen and himself.
b)
The sailor doesnât know how to chart his journey.
c)
The sailor is given wrong directions from a Muse.
d)
The sailor is being punished by an outside force.
Question 5 (5 points)
Poets choose their words carefully in order to produce specific tones. Read each line from The Golden Coin below, paying attention to the words and phrases. Then select the tone that best describes the line.
Line Number 6: Half hidden, a different coin shows a golden woman
Question 5 options:
a)
Mysterious
b)
Cheerful
Question 6 (5 points)
Poets choose their words carefully in order to produce specific tones. Read each line from The Golden Coin below, paying attention to the words and phrases. Then select the tone that best describes the lines.
Line Numbers 2-3: are men of fame/ the solemn, shining silver of long past Presidents
Question 6 options:
a)
Formal
b)
Casual
Question 7 (5 points)
In the Odyssey, which line(s) from the poem best supports the idea that there are problems with Odysseusâ family and home?
Question 7 options:
a)
âBut then, when the wheeling seasons brought the year around.â
b)
âHe raged on, seething against the great Odysseus till he reached his native land.â
c)
âThat year spun out by the gods when he should reach his home, Ithacaâthough not even there would he be free of trials, even among his loved onesâthen every god took pity, all except Poseidon.â
d)
âBy now, all the survivors, all who avoided headlong death were safe at home, escaped the wars and waves.â
Question 8 (5 points)
In the poem, Sympathy, which inference can be best made about the bird in the poem?
Question 8 options:
a)
The bird feels safe on its perch.
b)
The bird was born near a stream.
c)
The bird feels trapped in its cage.
d)
The bird is a new pet for a family.
Question 9 (5 points)
Poets choose their words carefully in order to produce specific tones. Read each line from The Golden Coin below, paying attention to the words and phrases. Then select the tone that best describes the line.
Line Number 8: Despite her coinbox destiny, her tribute should be greater.
Question 9 options:
a)
angry
b)
regretful
Question 10 (5 points)
In The Necklace, how would you describe Madame Loiselâs real home?
Question 10 options:
a)
oriental tapestry
b)
tall bronze candelabra
c)
long reception halls
d)
Bare walls
Question 11 (5 points)
In The Necklace, which inference can be best made about Madame Loiselâs husband?
Question 11 options:
a)
He is cruel to his wife.
b)
He would rather be single.
c)
He sacrifices what he wants to satisfy the wishes of his wife.
d)
He hopes to attain a better position within his profession.
Question 12 (5 points)
In The Necklace, which character stated, âChoose, my dear.â
Question 12 options:
a)
Madame Loisel
b)
Madame Forestier
c)
Monsieur Loisel
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