Question

question 10 (1 point)
odysseus is very content being on the island with calypso.
true
false

question 11 (1 point)
which of odysseus’ qualities is emphasized in this passage?
\the strong god glittering left her as he spoke,
and now her ladyship, having given heed
to zeus’s mandate, went to find odysseus
in his stone seat to seaward—tear on tear
brimming in his eyes. the sweet days of his lifetime
were running out in anguish over his exile,
for long ago the nymph had ceased to please.
though he fought shy of her and her desire,
he lay with her each night, for she compelled him.
but when day came he sat on the rocky shore
and broke his own heart groaning, with eyes wet
scanning the bare horizon of the sea.\
a bravery – fighting monsters and dangers without fear
b loyalty to the gods – obeying divine commands without question
c strength – physically overpowering opponents
d vulnerability – showing his emotional suffering and longing

Explanation:

Question 10

In the context of "The Odyssey", Odysseus is not content on Calypso's island. He is in anguish over his exile, and Calypso's presence has ceased to please him. He longs for his home and family, so the statement is false.

The passage describes Odysseus "tear on tear brimming in his eyes", "anguish over his exile", "broke his own heart groaning" and scanning the sea (longing for home). This shows his emotional suffering and longing, which relates to vulnerability. Option a is about bravery in fighting, not shown here. Option b is about loyalty to gods, not present. Option c is about physical strength, not depicted. So option d fits.

Answer:

False

Question 11