The Odyssey Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 145 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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The Odyssey Test | Final Test - Hard

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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Theoclymenus tell Penelope about the omen of the birds?

2. What makes Irus nervous about his fight with Odysseus the beggar?

3. Who tries to help the suitors in Book 22 by grabbing the armor and weapons?

4. When Odysseus is on land after his voyage from Scheria, why doesn't he know where he is?

5. Which suitor scorns Odysseus the beggar at the second feast which he attends, in Book 20?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The poem ends abruptly because there needs to be an explanation for peace. How does the ending demonstrate this society's belief in the rule of law? Without the intervention of the immortals, would the conflict continue?

Essay Topic 2

Odysseus is gone from home for a long time. He experiences more than most men. Dissect his journey and analyze its parts. Which part of his journey could he have changed easily and, thereby, returned home sooner? Why?

Essay Topic 3

The Odyssey contains a dark side; Odysseus faces many monsters, a witch, and the underworld. What do these elements symbolize and why are they important for Odysseus to experience? Use the text to support your answer.

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