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The Odyssey 9 - A Stranger at the Door
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Read page 6 twice, very carefully. Page 6 is the story of Argos the dog.
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Odysseus has arrived home in Ithaca, yet he faces new challenges.
Describe the most difficult challenge that Odysseus must face after his return home:
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Explain why Telemachus does not recognize Odysseus:
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Describe "the ancient hound" on page 6.
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How old is "the ancient hound," and how can you tell?
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Summarize the life story of Argos, Odysseus's dog:
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Film Connection:
Describe one important difference between this section of the written story, and the film's depiction of this part of the story:
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Page 7. The suitor who hurls a footstool at Odysseys is named:
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Antinous
Penelope
Telemachus
Eurymachus
Argos.
Page 7. Which character invites Odysseys to dinner?
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Telemachus
Penelope
Antinous
Eurymachus
Argos
Page 8. Telemachus advises his mother to:
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"set some feat of skill and strength."
"take the crown by force."
"receive kinder treatment at their hands."
"defend her against her enemies."
"don't even think about it."
Page 9. The first part of the challenge, is to:
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string Artemis's bow.
string Apollo's bow.
string Odysseus's bow.
string Telemachus's bow.
string Apollo's lyre.
Page 9. The second part of the challenge, is to:
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shoot an arrow through several axe handles.
shoot an arrow through several jug handles.
shoot an arrow through several statues.
shoot an arrow through several windows.
play the lyre.
Page 9. Melanthus removes these from the dining hall:
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dishes
weapons
suitors
jewels
dogs
Page 10. The first suitor to try to string the bow is:
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Eurymachus
Lamus
Telemachus
Polybus
Antinous
Page 10. After Odysseus strings the bow, this character takes it from him.
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Polybus
Lamus
Telemachus
Eurymachus
Antinous
Page 11. Odysseus kills this suitor first:
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Antinous
Polybus
Telemachus
Eurymachus
Lamus
Page 12. The tone of the last sentence on page 12 can Best be described as:
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humorous.
depressing.
sarcastic.
triumphant.
sad.
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