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Close Reading
Sample Answers
The Odyssey
Read “The Odyssey” pages 25–29. Then answer the questions below.
RL.5.2 MF
COMPREHENSION
Main Idea
1. In your own words, summarize Book 9.
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Book 9 tells the story of Odysseus and Polyphemus.
Polyphemus is a Cyclops that lives in a cave who nearly trapped
and ate Odysseus and his men. Odysseus had to be clever
to defeat him. He came up with a plan whereby he blinded
Polyphemus and tricked him by giving the name Noman
instead of Odysseus.
RL.5.4
COMPREHENSION
Word Meaning
2. What is a synonym for narrates in the stage instructions near
the top of page 26?
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tells
What related word names a character in the play?
Narrator
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RL.5.2 MF
COMPREHENSION
Key Ideas & Details
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3. Think about Odysseus’s last words to Polyphemus.
Based on what the Narrator says following their
interaction, what is one theme of the drama?
Odysseus is very smart, but he likes to talk about his
adventures. The passage starts with him telling the tale of
his time in Troy with his men. He wants to take credit for his
cleverness, but it can get him in trouble.
RL.5.7 MF
COMPREHENSION
Integration of
Knowledge & Ideas
4. How does the illustration on page 27 contribute to your
understanding of the text?
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It reminds me that I am reading a play. If I were going to stage
this play, I could use this illustration for costume ideas.
RL.5.5 MF
COMPREHENSION
Craft & Structure
5. How do the two scenes of Book 9 fit together to provide an
overall structure?
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The first scene establishes Odysseus’s audience. The rest of
SL.5.1
SPEAKING &
LISTENING
Peer Review
6. Review and discuss your responses with a partner. Check each
other’s understandings. Remember to ask your partner to clarify
anything you don’t understand.
MF=Main Focus
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Book 9 is Odysseus telling his story.