The Adventures of Ulysses Quiz and Close Reading Bundle (Chapters 14-15)

Evaluate reading comprehension, promote homework accountability, and support the development of close reading analysis skills for high school with this bundle of resources covering chapters 14 and 15 of The Adventures of Ulysses by Bernard Evslin (“Ino’s Veil” and “Nausicaa”). Included are the following: a plot-based, multiple choice quiz covering chapters 14 and 15; a set of close reading analysis questions pertaining to a significant passage from chapter 15; and answer keys. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats.

This resource may serve as the basis for small-group discussions in which students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will improve their ability to present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly and convincingly.

By engaging with this resource, students will:

• Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
• Identify the purpose of a particular paragraph
• Discern the best explanation of the dominant conflict in the context of the passage
• Identify character motivations
• Discern the best description of Alcinous’s character
• Identify the tone of Arete’s dialogue
• Discern the intent of Arete’s dialogue
• Analyze the symbolism of snakes in the context of Nausicaa’s dream
• Apply knowledge of literary devices including assonance