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- 2. The Queen notices that Odysseus is wearing the clothes of her son who readers should INFER would be the _____ of Phaeacia. Active Readers will note that the fact the Queen says she ____ the cloak herself shows that even queens did labor and chores during this time. (80-81)
- 4. (84-85) During the farewell feast for Odysseus, readers can see a perfect example of both the Greek Custom of ______and also Odysseus' ______ or excessive pride in one's skills and accomplishments. Balancing ego and humility, or being humble, is often challenging for the Ancient Greeks. Homer uses Odysseus to exemplify this human condition. Human beings still struggle with this today.
- 5. (81-82) Before Odysseus leaves, the king is planning a (_ A _ _ W _ _ _/_ E _ _ T) (2 words) for Odysseus the next day which will include games, dancing and gifts.
- 9. (80-81) Homer shows that the Ancient Greek Culture had compassion and sympathy for (H _ M A _ _ _ Y), this word refers to human beings collectively. According to the Queen, Zeus watches over all the (_ _ G _ _ _ S).
- 11. (page 83) Through Homer's epic The Odyssey modern day audiences can learn what life was like for the Ancient Greeks, what daily life was like and how they entertained themselves. Readers learn that the men of Phaeacia's "job" is to ( B _ _ L D)/ (S _ _ P _) as their source of income, so consider what that type of work reveals about those men. The men of Phaeacia also excel in (_ P _ R _ S), a type of entertainment that is still an integral part of our modern culture today. Furthermore, readers can INFER that the Ancient Greeks are not much different from today's society because they also enjoy (_ A _ C _ _ _) to music. The Phaeacians loved celebrating and partying, the same as many of us do today!!!!
- 12. A little girl in braids, guides Odysseus through the town in a fog so the sailors will not see him and be curious about who he is. Readers can INFER this is again Athena helping Odysseus because on page 78 she (D _ _ _ P _ _ _ R S) in a "poof!"
- 15. Active readers can tell that the singer is singing about the Trojan War because there is an image of the infamous _____ _____ that Odysseus thought of creating to win the war! The king notices that Odysseus is ______ during the singing, because Odysseus can be see wiping his eyes in one panel. The King orders the singing to stop. (89)
- 16. As an apology for his insults, the king tells Euryalus to give Odysseus a gift. He gives him a _____ made of bronze and silver with an ivory sheath as a reminder of his _____. (86-87)
- 17. What word does Odysseus use on page 89 to tell King Alcinoos it has been a long journey since he left Troy?
- 18. What word does Odysseus use on page 89 that shows he is the "mastermind of war?" The Trojan Horse is an example of one, and Odysseus' ability to create these is why Athena has such affection for Odysseus.
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- 1. After being insulted for saying the events should be left to the younger men, Odysseus throws a stone discus quite a distance, also challenges the men to ______ or _____ to prove himself, and says he will knock any man down! (pages 84-87),
- 3. Laodamas invites Odysseus to participate in the games, but Oydsseus initially refuses. It is obvious that Odysseus is (_ N S _ L_ _ D) when Euryalus says he must be a merchant or businessman, who is weak because he does not carry his own goods. While Odysseus is working hard to keep his (_ _ B _ _ S) and ego in check, he still is a man with EXCESSIVE PRIDE. (pages 84-85).
- 6. On page 81, Odysseus compliments Nausicaa's behavior to her parents. He shares that she was smart enough to know that if she walked him all the way to her palace "_____ _____ _____" (3 words); this is a METAPHOR to say people would gossip.
- 7. What is the name of the bard, also referred to as a minstrel or poet, who sings while they feast, and to whom Odysseus sends food? (88-89)
- 8. Laertes is Odysseus' _____________. The constant references to family lineage shows that family heritage is valued by the Ancient Greeks. Acknowledging, remembering and showing respect for your ancestors is important. This is why it is so important that (_ _ _ _ _ A C H _ _) go on his own journey to seek news about his father, Odysseus. It is why it is so imperative that (O _ _ _ T _ S) avenged his father Agammenon by killing Aegisthus.
- 10. What words does King Alcinoos use on page 89 that means friends or companions?
- 13. What word does Odysseus use on page 89 to say that King Alcinoos is forcing him to talk about his past with his questions and curiosity? What word does he use on page 89 to show talking about this will increase his pain?
- 14. (81) The King Alcinoos agrees to send Odysseus home in one of his ships, and before Odysseus tells them who he is (Odysseus is being cautious about his identity because he has been through so many struggles and does not know who is an ally or enemy) he will enjoy the Greek custom of ______, welcoming guests, in his palace by joining their feast.