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1. belonging to a particular region or country

2. happening soon

3. disrespect

4. In the 'Odyssey', what will happen if you eat the Lotus?

5. 'it was in the clove of seasons, summer was dead, but autumn was not yet born, that the ibis lit in the bleeding tree.' This is an example of..........

6. It seemed so hopeless from the beginning that it's a miracle I didn't give up.' The narrator continues out of pride, not love or concern for his brother. He admits, 'Pride is a wonderful, terrible thing, a seed that bears two vines............... stands for...............

7. In the 'Odyssey', what god or goddess helps Odysseus the most?

8. What does the scarlet ibis symbolize?

9. In the 'Odyssey', one of Tiresia's warnings to Odysseus (which is ignored by his men) is not to do what?

10. In the 'Odyssey', what does Circe do to Odysseus's men?

11. oddities; unconventionality

12. calm

13. not attracting attention

14. foolish or rash boldness

15. calm

16. disapproval

17. simple; innocent

18. In the 'Odyssey', why doesn't Odysseus kill Polyphemus right away?

19. In the 'Odyssey', who is Penelope?

20. 'Success lay at the end of summer like a pot of gold and our campaign got off to a good start. Promise hung about us like the leaves, and wherever we looked, ferns unfurled and birds broke into song.' What is this an example of?

21. impressive

22. The family awaits a big surprise, and Aunt Nicey says, '.......that after so much talk if we produced anything less tremendous than the Resurrection, she was going to be disappointed.' This is an example of what type of allusion........

23. explain

24. threatening; sinister

25. a state of low honor or moral character

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