Study Guide for Unit 5 Test
Name:__________________
You should know the following for Day 1 (110 points) – Monday, April 20th:
Background Knowledge:
Who wrote the Odyssey
What the Oral Tradition is
Epic Poetry Definition
In media ra & how it was used
Deus ex machina & how it was used
Who is Joseph Campbell
What is the Hero’s journey
Pre-Odyssey/Iliad/General Greek Mythology:
Judgment of Paris
Trojan Horse
Achilles’ behavior during the war and how he died
The fate of Achilles’ armor
Zeus
Athena
Poseidon
Be able to identify the following Characters:
Helen
Menalaus
Achilles
Priam
Hector
King Priam
Agamemnon
Ajax
Calypso
Penelope
Telemachus
Circe
Aeolus
Polyphemus
Other things to know:
 Basic plot of each book we read (1, 5, 9, 10 11, 12, 21, 22, 23, 24)
 Understanding of the timeline – not the order of the books
 Difference between epic simile & epithet
 Patterns: Hubris, Prophecy, Hospitality, Respect to the Gods, Respect for the dead
 Qualities of an epic hero
Other things to do to prepare:
 Finish all Cornell Notes
 Complete original study guide (qualities of an epic hero)
 Complete pg. 4 of the Hero’s Journey Packet – How does the Odyssey fit into the Hero’s
Journey?
Day 2 - General: Short Answer (40 points)
In lieu of an essay, these short answer paragraphs will take the place of an essay grade for this unit.
You should look over the questions prior to Tuesday, April 21st. You may create a single notecard with
examples. (3x5, handwritten, front & back – must be turned in with answers). You do not need
citations. Bring your SSR book to read if you finish early.
Directions: Answer each question with a nice paragraph (4-6 sentences). Include examples from The
Odyssey where appropriate. You do not need citations. Try to include TIQA – topic sentence,
introduce quote/example, analyze. You may use your Cornell Notes and your notecard. These must
be answered by the end of the class period today.
1. If you had to advertise Odyssey, the movie which description would you use – horror, adventure, or
romance? Why?
2. Is Odysseus a puppet of the gods or the master of his own fate? How much of what happens
(success and failure) is his responsibility and how much can be ‘blamed’ on the gods?
3. Is Odysseus to blame for the death of his men? Consider: Men eaten by Polyphemus, Elpenor,
Scylla, and destruction of the ship after eating the cattle of the sun-god. You may find him ‘guilty’ or
‘not guilty’ for each individual situation.
4. Choose one of the patterns (motifs) and using two examples explain how it is used in the Odyssey
and what it tells us about Ancient Greek society. – Hubris, Prophecy, Hospitality, Respect to the
Gods, Respect for the Dead
Each paragraph will be graded based on the following criteria:
_____/2 – Required length + no major grammatical/mechanical errors
_____/4 – Each question answered fully and accurately – if opinion based question, point of view well
defended
_____/4 – Examples are relevant and analyzed
_____/10 each
Day 2 - Honors: Short Answer (50 points)
In lieu of an essay, these short answer paragraphs will take the place of an essay grade for this unit.
You should look over the questions prior to Tuesday, April 21st. You may create a single notecard with
examples. (3x5, handwritten, front & back – must be turned in with answers). You do not need
citations. Bring your SSR book to read if you finish early.
Directions: Answer each question with a nice paragraph (4-6 sentences). Include examples from The
Odyssey where appropriate. You do not need citations. Try to include TIQA – topic sentence,
introduce quote/example, analyze. You may use your Cornell Notes and your notecard. These must
be answered by the end of the class period today.
1. If you had to advertise Odyssey, the movie which description would you use – horror, adventure, or
romance? Why?
2. Is Odysseus a puppet of the gods or the master of his own fate? How much of what happens
(success and failure) is his responsibility and how much can be ‘blamed’ on the gods?
3. Is Odysseus to blame for the death of his men? Consider: Men eaten by Polyphemus, Elpenor,
Scylla, and destruction of the ship after eating the cattle of the sun-god. You may find him ‘guilty’ or
‘not guilty’ for each individual situation.
4. Choose two of the patterns (motifs) and using at least one example for each explain how it is used
in the Odyssey and what it tells us about Ancient Greek society. – Hubris, Prophecy, Hospitality,
Respect to the Gods, Respect for the Dead
5. Is Odysseus an epic hero? Pick 3 of the following traits of an epic hero and explain how Odysseus
fits in to the epic hero mold. Nobel Birth, Capable of deeds of great strength and courage, Great
Warrior, Travels Over a Vast Setting, National Heroism, Humility, Faces Supernatural Foes/Receives
Supernatural Help
Each paragraph will be graded based on the following criteria:
_____/2 – Required length + no major grammatical/mechanical errors
_____/4 – Each question answered fully and accurately – if opinion based question, point of view well
defended
_____/4 – Examples are relevant and analyzed
_____/10 each
Day 2 – College Prep: Short Answer (50 points)
In lieu of an essay, these short answer paragraphs will take the place of an essay grade for this unit.
You should look over the questions prior to Tuesday, April 21st. You may create a single notecard with
examples. (3x5, handwritten, front & back – must be turned in with answers). You do not need
citations. Bring your SSR book to read if you finish early.
Directions: Answer each question with a nice paragraph (4-6 sentences). Include examples from The
Odyssey where appropriate. You do not need citations. Try to include TIQA – topic sentence,
introduce quote/example, analyze. You may use your Cornell Notes and your notecard. These must
be answered by the end of the class period today.
1. If you had to advertise Odyssey, the movie which description would you use – horror, adventure, or
romance? Why?
2. Is Odysseus a puppet of the gods or the master of his own fate? How much of what happens
(success and failure) is his responsibility and how much can be ‘blamed’ on the gods?
3. Is Odysseus to blame for the death of his men? Consider: Men eaten by Polyphemus, Elpenor,
Scylla, and destruction of the ship after eating the cattle of the sun-god. You may find him ‘guilty’ or
‘not guilty’ for each individual situation.
4. Choose one of the patterns (motifs) and using two examples explain how it is used in the Odyssey
and what it tells us about Ancient Greek society. – Hubris, Prophecy, Hospitality, Respect to the
Gods, Respect for the Dead
5. Is Odysseus an epic hero? Pick 1 of the following traits of an epic hero and explain how Odysseus
fits in to the epic hero mold using at least two examples. Nobel Birth, Capable of deeds of great
strength and courage, Great Warrior, Travels Over a Vast Setting, National Heroism, Humility, Faces
Supernatural Foes/Receives Supernatural Help
Each paragraph will be graded based on the following criteria:
_____/2 – Required length + no major grammatical/mechanical errors
_____/4 – Each question answered fully and accurately – if opinion based question, point of view well
defended
_____/4 – Examples are relevant and analyzed
_____/10 each