Measure general comprehension and hold students accountable for reading The Adventures of Ulysses by Bernard Evslin with this plot-based quiz covering chapters eight through eleven (“The Land of the Dead” through “Scylla and Charybdis”). An answer key is provided. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. Questions pertain to the following important details:
- The death of Elpenor
- The importance of the white bird
- The sacrificing of goats
- The appearance of ghosts
- Ulysses’ new-found knowledge of what has transpired at home
- Strategies Ulysses must employ to successfully return home
- Protection against the Sirens
- Scylla and Charybdis
- The Isle of the Sun Titan
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The Adventures of Ulysses Bundle of Quizzes, Close Readings, Answer Keys, and a Test
*The Adventures of Ulysses* by Bernard Evslin is a modern retelling of Homer’s *The Odyssey*, written in a manner that is easier to process—even for struggling readers. This comprehensive bundle includes the following: multiple choice, plot-based quizzes; close reading analysis activities; a summative test; and answer keys. With these resources, English teachers will be able to evaluate students’ general text comprehension, promote analysis of complex literature, hold learners accountable for completing assigned readings, eliminate at-home assessment planning, and expedite the grading process without sacrificing academic rigor. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. By engaging with these materials, students will do the following by the end of the novel: * Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly * Define complex words as they are used in a given passage * Select the best synonyms for given words as they are used in the text * Verify interpretations of language using reference materials as needed * Discern tone in context * Explore how characters think, behave, and interact * Compare and contrast characters * Examine how setting influences character development * Apply knowledge of various literary devices including foreshadowing, personification, simile, epiphany, understatement, symbolism, situational irony, and dramatic irony * Apply knowledge of various sound devices including sibilance and assonance * Locate relevant textual details in support of the claim that Ulysses was the only crew member with the ability to think critically in the face of danger * Explore themes that are reinforced in a given passage * Write ideas with clarity, accuracy, and precision
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The Adventures of Ulysses by Bernard Evslin Quiz and Answer Key Bundle
Mythological fiction is a genre that appeals to the imaginations of many middle and high school students. *The Adventures of Ulysses* by Bernard Evslin is a modern retelling of Homer's The Odyssey, written in a manner that is easier to process—even for struggling readers. With this bundle of multiple choice quizzes, English teachers will be able to evaluate students' general text comprehension, hold learners accountable for completing assigned readings, and eliminate at-home assessment planning without sacrificing quality in the classroom. Answer keys are provided, and all materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. By taking these assessments, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following: * A bribe (inciting incident) * An oath agreed to by Helen's suitors * The Trojan War * The wooden horse * An attack on the Island of the Ciconians * Ulysses' efforts to save his men from subsequent attack * The tossing away of treasures * Morpheus * A characterization of the Lotus Eaters * Ulysses' efforts to remove his men from the influence of Lotusland * The dangers of Polyphemus * Ulysses efforts to save himself and his men * The eventual escape * A flaw in Ulysses' character * Polyphemus's plea to his father * Aeolus and a gift * Another mistake Ulysses makes before arriving home * Aeolus's response to Ulysses' mistake * Incidents on Cannibal Beach * A surprising discovery on Circe's island * Circe's background * Circe's powers * Ulysses' unexpected help from a Greek god * Ulysses and Circe's arrangement * The men's general feelings toward remaining on the island * Circe's offer to Ulysses, which is refused * A revelation concerning the Land of the Dead * Ulysses' decision to leave the island * The death of Elpenor * The importance of the white bird * The sacrificing of goats * The appearance of ghosts * Ulysses' new-found knowledge of what has transpired at home * Strategies Ulysses must employ to successfully return home * Protection against the Sirens * Scylla and Charybdis * The Isle of the Sun Titan * A warning not to harm the golden cattle * 30 days and nights of wind * Efforts to scrounge for food * Eurylochus and his lie to Ulysses * Ulysses means of survival * Calypso's magic * Calypso's comments about Penelope * Penelope's weaving and her attempts to delay a major decision * Hermes' arrival and its foreshadowing * Calypso's sadness * Calypso's help * Poseidon's anger at Ulysses * The characterization of Ino * The characterization of Nausicaa * Nausicaa's dream * Nausicaa's encounter with Ulysses * The oracle's warning * The men's conspiracy against Ulysses * Nausicaa's trick * King Alcinous's generosity * Ulysses' return to Ithaca * Eumaeus' loyalty * Ulysses' new-found knowledge upon returning home * The suitors vs. Telemachus * The concealing of an identity * Argo's reaction to Ulysses' return * The antagonistic nature of Eurymachus * An archery contest * Penelope's agreement to marry the victor * Bloody conflict * The resolution
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The Adventures of Ulysses Quiz and Close Reading Bundle (Chapters 8-11)
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 8 through 11 of *The Adventures of Ulysses* by Bernard Evslin (“The Land of the Dead” through “Scylla and Charybdis”). Included are the following: a plot-based, multiple choice quiz covering chapters 8 through 11; a set of close reading analysis questions pertaining to a significant passage from chapter 8; 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 * Explore how the author establishes a supernatural atmosphere * Apply knowledge of literary devices including irony and sibilance * Discern the most logical interpretation of the author’s intent * Explore character motivations and modes of thinking * Discern the most logical inference regarding Ulysses’ feelings toward the gods * Analyze the author’s word choices to better understand how they influence meaning * Isolate a false statement about plot from correct statements
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