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1. In "The Red-headed League", which of the following best describes the reactions of the lighthouse men to their situation?

A. They all react the same way: with panic and fright.

B. Two men remain calm, but the third cracks under the strain.

C. An angry argument erupts between two of the men.

D. The narrator resents the other characters' behavior.
2. Which of the following is the best synonym for confer?

A. owe

B. give

C. take away

D. persuade

Answer 1

3. If Odysseus had continued to dissemble, he would have:

A. revealed his true identity to Telemachus and others.

B. forgiven the suitors instead of killing them.

C. left Ithaca and kept on traveling.

D. lied about why it took him so long to get home.

4.In "The Odyssey", as Perseus grows up, Danaë allows him to become a fisherman on the little island because:

A. Acrisius cannot know where he is.

B. Dictys has two sons to help him.

C. Zeus has offered no assistance.

D. Perseus must prepare for his destiny.
5. Which character trait does Odysseus demonstrate when he lies about his name to the Cyclops?

A. ruthlessness

B. loyalty

C. cleverness

D. stubbornness
6.What is the meaning of Polyphemus' words in the following lines?

“Let him lose all companions, and return under strange sail to bitter days at home.”

A. Let Odysseus return home without his companions.

B. Odysseus and some of his crew will sail home in a strange type of sailing vessel.

C. Let Odysseus return home in a stranger's boat, alone and troubled.

D. Curse Odysseus with a difficult journey home.