Introduction to theOdysseyWebquest

**Summative Grade**

DUE: Monday, 9/29

(Printed/handwritten hard copy must be turned in during class in order to be considered on time.)

**THIS IS AN INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT. NO PARTNERS/GROUPS ALLOWED!

  1. You will only have one block class period and a Friday class period to complete this assignment. If you need additional time, you may work at home, use the library before or after school, or use the Gold House computer lab on designated days determined by your teacher.
  1. You MUST have at least 3 sources listed on your Works Cited page in MLA format (see attached handout).
  1. Answer the attached questions using reputablereliable websites
  2. Resource Suggestions:

Databases - May access through AHS Library website @

Britannica Online – Username: ahs1 / Password: ahs1

Facts on File – Username: atascocita / Password: atascocita

Recommended Reliable Websites:

Encyclopedia Mythica:

MythWeb:

Theoi Greek Mythology:

The Trojan War:

WEBSITES YOU MAY NOT USE:

Wikipedia/Wikianswers

Yahoo answers

Ask.com

eHow.com

**If you aren’t sure if a website is reliable and reputable, ask me FIRST before using it.**

**Don’t forget to include any websites used on your Works Cited page.**

  1. You can either neatly handwrite or type your answers. The OdysseyWebquest handout is located on my website if you want to type your answers directly into the file. Don’t forget to include your Works Cited page. The completed answers and Works Cited page must be turned in during class on 9/29.
  • DO NOT COPY AND PASTE ANSWERS FROM WEBSITES!

Rephrase each answer into your own words in COMPLETE sentences unless otherwise noted in question.

  1. THIS ASSIGNMENT WILL BE A SUMMATIVE GRADE.

Introduction to the OdysseyWebquest Questions

If handwritten, please write neatly. REMEMBER: Answers should be written in complete sentences and NOT COPY & PASTED from websites.

1.)Who is the author of the Odyssey? List 3 interesting facts about him.

Author:

Facts:

1.

2.

3.

2.)In what year was the Odyssey written? (Note: You are looking for the original year the Odyssey was written. Do not answer with the publication date of a later translation.)

3.)The Odyssey is actually book 2 in a series. The first book was about the Trojan War. What is the title of the first book? Provide a brief summary of this book.

4.)The main character of the Odyssey is Odysseus. What was his military position during the Trojan War? What was Odysseus’ greatest contribution during the Trojan War?

5.)Who was “the face that launched 1000 ships” and how did he/she ultimately cause the Trojan War?

6.)What is the “apple of discord”? What role did it play in starting the Trojan War?

7.)How did the Trojan War finally end? Who won?

8.)According to an online dictionary, what does the word “odyssey” mean? (You can directly quote the definition in your answer. Make sure to document it on your works cited page.)

9.)According to Greek mythology, who were the muses? What role did they serve?

10.)Complete the chart below about the following gods/goddesses: (These gods and goddesses appear in the Odyssey, so you will need to be familiar with them).

God/Goddess / What does he/she rule over? / What is his/her symbol?
Zeus
Athena
Poseidon
Hermes

Works Cited

"MLA Style Page Format." MLA Style Page Format. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Aug. 2012.

"The Online Writing Lab at Purdue (OWL)." Welcome to the Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL). N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Aug. 2012.

"What Is MLA Style?" What Is MLA Style?N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Aug. 2012.

Grading Rubric for Introduction to the Odyssey WebQuest Questions

  1. Accuracy of answers/50 points
  1. Answers in originally worded complete sentences/15 points
  1. 3 Reliable Sources/15 points
  1. Works Cited Format/20 points

Total Points/100 points

Late Points

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