The Odyssey Part I Test Review - General

Question 1

In which episode does Odysseus put wax over his men's ears?

Accepted Answer

Sirens

Question 2

The companion book to the Odyssey is called

Accepted Answer

The Illiad

Question 3

Which heroic trait does Odysseus show in the Lotus Eaters episode?

Accepted Answer

loyalty

Question 4

The struggle between opposing forces in a work of literature is known as

Accepted Answer

conflict

Question 5

How many years did it take Odysseus to reach home?

Accepted Answer

10

Question 6

The blind Greek poet who is credited with writing The Odyssey is:

Accepted Answer

Homer

Question 7

What quality does Odysseus show in the Land of the Dead that he did not show previously?

Accepted Answer

fear

Question 8

Vocab word meaning "characterized by craftiness and betrayal"

Accepted Answer

insidious

Question 9

Why did Odysseus have to travel to the Land of the Dead?

Accepted Answer

To consult with Tiresius

Question 10

Why do Odysseus' men eat the cattle of Helios?

Accepted Answer

They are starving

Question 11

The decision to sail toward Scylla or Charybdis is an example of which type of ocnflict?

Accepted Answer

Internal/Man v. Himself

Question 12

Which of the following 2 not-so-heroic traits does Odysseus display in "The Cyclops"

Accepted Answer

curiosity/boastfulness

Question 13

Vocab word meaning 'passion and enthusiasm"

Accepted Answer

ardor

Question 14

How many years did Odysseus fight in the Trojan War?

Accepted Answer

10

Question 15

Vocabulary word meaning "calm; pacify"

Accepted Answer

assuage

Question 16

Vocab word meaning "finished quickly"

Accepted Answer

dispatched

Question 17

At the end of Part I, Odysseus drifts back towards which obstacle?

Accepted Answer

Scylla and Charybdis

Question 18

The first thing that detains Odysseus on his journey home is:

Accepted Answer

Calypso and Circe

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a trait of an epic hero?

Accepted Answer

wit

Question 20

Which of the following people/ghosts does Odysseus NOT meet in the Land of the Dead?

Accepted Answer

Eurolyocus

Question 21

a long, narrative poem about a god or hero is called

Accepted Answer

an epic

Question 22

The Odyssey was passed down by word of mouth, which is known as

Accepted Answer

Oral Tradition

Question 23

Why does Odysseus continue his journey despite all of his obstacles?

Accepted Answer

he wants to get home

Question 24

Which trait does Odysseus show after his ship is destroyed?

Accepted Answer

Ingeneuity

Question 25

This epic tells the story of the Trojan War

Accepted Answer

The Illiad

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