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The Odyssey Quiz I
The Odyssey Quiz I
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1
Approximately how old is Telemachus in the present action of The Odyssey?
10
20
15
5
2
I am a foil to Odysseus in terms of how we prioritize our own wishes against the lives of our children.
Agamemnon
Eurylochus
Menelaus
Achilles
3
Who gives Odysseus the bag of wind?
Hermes
Aeolus
Antinous
Athena
4
Overall, what effect might the events of the Underworld have on Odysseus?
Next time he returns, he'll bring a sweater.
He recognizes the failings of pride and glory.
He'll brag about having "died twice."
He'll accept Calypso's offer to become immortal.
5
Which of the following is NOT true of epic heroes?
They always die at the end of the epic.
They have epic flaws that might ruin them.
On some level, they represent their culture as a whole.
They are especially gifted or talented in some way(s).
6
On a literal level, Odysseus has been delayed from returning home because....
The Phaecians refuse to release him until his story is finished.
The Sirens keep him underwater as their servant for three years.
Polyphemus cursed Odysseus.
Odysseus angered Zeus by being rude to a guest.
7
I was the mightiest Greek warrior, but in death I tell Odysseus that chasing glory is foolish.
Paris
Teiresias
Achilles
Agamemnon
8
The events on the island of the Cicones suggest
that Greeks are always punished for raiding other people.
how all guests should treat their hosts.
that lotus flowers are incredibly addictive.
the danger of taking more than is necessary.
9
Who is Odysseus's grandfather?
Autolykos
Hermes
Zeus
Alcinous
10
Odysseus screams to be untied so that he can swim to Scylla.
False
True
11
What can be said of the islands Odysseus visits?
Everybody he meets tries to kill him.
There is a monster on every island.
They all comment on the guest-host relationship.
They are wonderful vacation destinations.
12
The Cyclops scene happens before the Aeolus scene.
True
False
13
Several characters in The Odyssey state that
"Nobody" visited them.
they were once told a prophecy about the current situation.
sailing is great exercise.
"there's no place like home."
14
What literary device is used to tell much of The Odyssey?
simile
onomatopoeia
metaphor
flashback
15
This god destroys Odysseus's last ship and all of his sailors.
Calypso
Poseidon
Zeus
Hades
16
To what does the name "Penelope" translate?
"beautiful"
"string"
"faithful"
"strong"
17
Why might Hermes have assisted Odysseus on Circe's island?
Hermes dislikes pigs.
Hermes is Odysseus's great-grandfather.
Hermes just happened to be in the neighborhood.
Poseidon asked Hermes to assist Odysseus.
18
Why does Athena assist Odysseus and his family?
Odysseus is her grandson.
She admires his cleverness and tactical prowess.
She's secretly setting him up for a terrible fate.
She owes Odysseus a debt.
19
My name translates to "against glory."
Eidothea
Alcinous
Antinous
Anticleia
20
I warn Odysseus not to immediately announce himself if he ever makes it home to Ithaca.
Teiresias
Alcinous
Agamemnon
Circe
21
To whose palace does Telemachus journey for news of his father?
Laertes's
Menelaus's
Agamemnon's
Polyphemus's
22
On an allegorical level, Odysseus has been delayed from returning home because of his
excessive pride.
tendency to procrastinate.
secret desire to never return to his family.
encounter with Polyphemus.
23
I am a leader of the suitors and hope to kill Telemachus at sea.
Agamemnon
Antinous
Aeolus
Alcinous
24
One major topic NOT explored in The Odyssey is the
the power balances between women and men.
pursuit of glory.
importance of showing kindness to strangers.
mankind's desire to overthrow the gods.
25
Chronologically, the Circe scene happens before the Calypso scene.
False
True
26
My cowardice at Circe's island highlights Odysseus's courage.
Perimedes
Eurylochus
Elpinor
Telemachus
27
What form does Athena give Odysseus as he arrives on Ithaca?
A pig
A young sailor
An old beggar
An innocent child
28
Charybdis has six heads.
True
False
29
What is Charybdis?
a kraken
an unseen aquatic monster
a whirlpool
a geyser
30
The Lotus Eaters are evil and intend to harm Odysseus's men.
True
False
31
The word "cyclops" means "big circle."
True
False
32
The Odyssey was originally written down by Homer, who had created the first printing press.
False
True
33
What happened at the island of the Cicones?
Odysseus slaughtered everyone.
The Cicones offered Odysseus lotus flowers.
The Cicones held a party and offered to take Odysseus home.
Reinforcements arrived to kill Odysseus's men.
34
As a character, it could be said that Alcinous represents
hospitality and kindness to strangers.
the desire to remain happy and uncaring at all times.
the pursuit of pride and glory.
selfishness.
35
Narratively, the Lotus Eaters scene happens before the Calypso scene.
True
False
