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Odysseus experienced a sense of dislocation upon his return home because
Odysseus experienced a sense of dislocation upon his return home because
- He had been away for a long time
- His island home had changed
- The goddess Athena had cast a mist over familiar landmarks
- All of the above (correct)
Who experienced a similar sense of dislocation upon returning from war?
Who experienced a similar sense of dislocation upon returning from war?
- The people whose land Odysseus had come to
- The military psychiatrist
- The soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan (correct)
- Odysseus
What happened on Thursday that underscored the power of dislocation experienced by veterans?
What happened on Thursday that underscored the power of dislocation experienced by veterans?
- A shooting rampage at an Army base in Texas (correct)
- Veterans returned from Iraq and Afghanistan
- Odysseus awoke from sleep in his own fatherland
- A military psychiatrist treated the mental scars of soldiers
How long had Odysseus been away from his island home?
How long had Odysseus been away from his island home?
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What did Odysseus say upon waking up in his own fatherland?
What did Odysseus say upon waking up in his own fatherland?
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Study Notes
Odysseus' Return Home
- Odysseus experienced a sense of dislocation upon his return home.
Similar Experiences of Dislocation
- Veterans who returned from war experienced a similar sense of dislocation.
Dislocation Underscored
- On Thursday, an event took place that highlighted the power of dislocation experienced by veterans.
Odysseus' Time Away
- Odysseus had been away from his island home for an unspecified amount of time.
Odysseus' Reaction
- Upon waking up in his own fatherland, Odysseus said "something" (exact quote not provided).
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Test your knowledge of literature's famous veteran, Odysseus, in this quiz about his journey back home from war. Discover how well you know the details of his adventures and the challenges he faced upon returning to his island home.
