What way does king Alcinous help Odysseus out.

He helps Odysseus return home to Ithaca.

Why does Telemachus have to pretend like he never saw Odysseus?

So Odysseus can stay a beggar., In case Odysseus is in danger., So Odysseus won't be murdered.

The epic poems main characteristics.

Large setting, gods, epic hero, mythology based.

Why is Eurylochus a foil to Odysseus in book 10?

He is a coward and stays behind when he suspects danger on Circe's island.

What was the archetype good verses evil in book 9?

Odysseus and Polyphemus the cyclops that doesn't believe in the gods.

What is the dramatic irony in book 17?

When Odysseus is dressed up as a beggar and gets shamed

what are Epithets used in book 12

Erebus, realm of death and darkness

What do they mean by the epithet "proud hieght of Troy" on page 371.

Troy is proud of how achieved they are.

How did Odysseus and his men escape the cave of Polyphemus?

They blinded him then snuck out when he opened the door for his sheep.

How does Zeus calm Helios after Odysseus's men eat the cattle?

Zeus strikes Odysseus's boat with a thunderbolt and only he survives.

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1
What way does king Alcinous help Odysseus out.
He helps Odysseus return home to Ithaca.
He gives Odysseus a strong sword.
He doesn't help Odysseus.
He helps Odysseus defeat the cyclops.
2
Why does Telemachus have to pretend like he never saw Odysseus?
So Odysseus can stay a beggar.
In case Odysseus is in danger.
So Odysseus won't be murdered.
So Odysseus can build suspense then surprise everyone.
3
Whats the epic theme on pages 406-407?
Odysseus revels himself but cant draw the bow.
The cowherd pulls the bow back.
Odysseus stays as a beggar.
Odysseus draws the bow back.
4
What is an epic theme
strange creatures
sea monsters
courage
brave heros
5
There is an act of divine intervention in book 9 that saved Odysseus and his men's life.
False
True
6
The epic poems main characteristics.
Mainly death, horor, goar.
Large setting, gods, epic hero, mythology based.
The hero is only allowed to live and will never die.
Monsters defeat the hero.
7
Why is Eurylochus a foil to Odysseus in book 10?
He is a coward and stays behind when he suspects danger on Circe's island.
He won't fight the monsters.
He didn't tell his crew of Circe and then they all died.
He abandons Odysseus and steels the ship.
8
Who is the epic hero in pages 388-391
Calypso
Anticleia
Odysseus
Penelope
9
Who does Odysseus tell first when he arrives home.
Eurymachus
Zeus
His son Telemachus
Penelope
10
What was the archetype good verses evil in book 9?
Circe and the god Hermes.
The sirens and the crew.
Odysseus and Polyphemus the cyclops that doesn't believe in the gods.
Odysseus's mother and the land of the dead.
11
What is the dramatic irony in book 17?
All of above
When Odysseus see's Telemachus
When Odysseus tells Telemachus to pretend he never saw him
When Odysseus is dressed up as a beggar and gets shamed
12
Who does Odysseus meet on the island Ogygia?
A huge army
Zeus
Calypso
The Cyclops
13
what are Epithets used in book 12
Circes the "witch"
Erebus, realm of death and darkness
all of the above
Polyphemus
14
What do they mean by the epithet "proud hieght of Troy" on page 371.
Troy can't fight that good.
Troy is very good at battles.
Troy has reached its lowest.
Troy is proud of how achieved they are.
15
How did Odysseus and his men escape the cave of Polyphemus?
They convinced him to open the door and let them out.
They blinded him then snuck out when he opened the door for his sheep.
They pushed the door in the middle of the night.
They burnt him and demanded to open the door.
16
Why was Xenia a big change in Ancient Greek times?
It was a powerful institution that created alliances.
Usually solidified relationships between peoples.
all of the above
It was the concept of hospitality and guest-host relationship.
17
Why does Penelope propose an archery contest?
To see who is the best aim.
To see who can slay the dragon.
So the can have a good bow shooter.
To determine who marries her.
18
An archetype is a pattern of literature that is found in a variety of works and culture.
True
False
19
What does Circes tell Odysseus that is very important.
The sirens.
A sea monster.
That there are more cyclops.
Poseidon
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How does Zeus calm Helios after Odysseus's men eat the cattle?
Zeus strikes Odysseus's boat with a thunderbolt and only he survives.
Zeus starves Odysseus's men
Zeus kills everyone including Odysseus
All of the above

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