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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWho wrote The Odyssey?OdysseusHomerEdgar Allan PoeF. Scott Fitzgerald
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhere do we first meet Odysseus?When he his telling his story to Alcinous's courtOn Circe's islandOn Calypso's islandOn the Cyclops's island
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWho does Homer call on to help him tell Odysseus's story?ZeusAthenaOne DirectionA muse
- 4. Multiple ChoiceHow was The Odyssey originally performed?As an oral/vocal/sang performanceAs a playAs a movieIt was never performed; families retold the stories
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a comparison between two things using the words "like" or "as"?MetaphorSimilePersonificationImagery
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat did the men eat that made them forget about home?Helios's cowsCirce's potionLotus flowersPolyphemus's sheep's milk
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWho is Polyphemus's father?Another cyclopsAresZeusPoseidon
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat god do the cyclopes dislike?PoseidonAthenaZeusHelios
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Odysseus claim his name to be when introducing himself to Polyphemus?NobdySomebodyZeusOdysseus
- 10. Multiple ChoiceHow do the men escape the cave?They move the door when Polyphemus is sleepingThey convince Polyphemus to let them goThey stab Polyphemus in the eye and wait for him to move the rockThey don't escape the cave
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat do the men hide under the escape Polyphemus's cave?Sheep and ramsRocksGoatsCattle
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWho curses the men after they leave the cyclops's island?PoseidonZeusCalypsoPolyphemus
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWho is Circe?A mortal womanA goddess and an enchantressA demi-godA siren
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Circe turn the men into?DragonsPigsSheepFish
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWho does Circe tell Odysseus he must go see and where?Teiresias in The Land of the DeadZeus on Mount OlympusAthena in AthensHis son in Ithaca
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhat is something Teiresias does NOT tell Odysseus during his visit?There are many paths back to IthacaIf the men eats the cows, they will not make it homeOdysseus must kill all of the suitorsOdysseus will return under a strange sail
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of animals are the sirens?Half woman half pigHalf bird half horseHalf woman half birdHalf bird half wolf
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhat do the sirens do to make men forget about their homes?DanceSingActLaugh
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Odysseus have the men do to block out the sirens?Cover their ears with their handsWear blindfoldsPut beeswax in their earsTie themselves to the boat
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Odysseus have the men do to him to ensure the doesn't leave the boat when near the sirens?Cover his ears with his handsWear a blindfoldBut beeswax in his earsTie him to the ship
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the name of the six headed, twelve tentacled monster?CharybdisScyllaPolyphemusScaryera
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhat is Charybdis?A monster with six headsA giant whirlpoolA sleepy horse that can talkA chicken with a man's head
- 23. Multiple ChoiceDoes Odysseus tell the men about what will happen when they sail past Scylla?YesNo
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWho owns the island with the beautiful cattle?ZeusAthenaHeliosPoseidon
- 25. Multiple ChoiceHow long does the storm last on the island with the cattle?A weekA monthThree daysTwo weeks
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhy isn't Odysseus with the men when they decide to sacrifice the cattle?He was dancing to make the rain go awayHe went to go pray and fell asleepHe was searching for foodHe was playing hid and seek by himself
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWho tells Zeus to punish the men?PoseidonPolyphemusAntinousHelios
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWhat happens to all the men after they leave Helios's island?They make it back to IthcaThey all dieSome are struck down by Zeus but most liveThey are washed back up onto the island for another month
- 29. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the name of the swineherd that Odysseus stays with after arriving in Ithaca.EumaeusTelemachusPolyphemusArgos
- 30. Multiple ChoiceHow does Telemachus avoid the ambush by the suitors when he arrives back at home?Athena tells him how to avoid the ambush.He kills the suitors waiting on the beach to kill him.His mother warns him of the ambush.His mother poisons the suitors.
- 31. Multiple ChoiceEumaeus does not learn of Odysseus' true identity because Telemachus had sent him to see Penelope.TrueFalse
- 32. Multiple ChoiceInitially Telemachus believes Odysseus to be a god.TrueFalse
- 33. Multiple ChoiceApproximately how many suitors are there at the palace?100501,00030
- 34. Multiple ChoicePoseidon, Zeus and Athena are on the side of Odysseus.TrueFalse
- 35. Multiple ChoiceArgos isthe faithful dog of Odysseus.the faithful goatherd.the name of Odysseus ship.the name of Odysseus' palace.
- 36. Multiple ChoiceOdysseus' dogdies before Odysseus gets home.jumps up to greet Odysseus.helps kill the suitors.remains alive until Odysseus arrives at home and then dies.
- 37. Multiple ChoiceAntinous, one of the suitors, treats Odysseus poorly byrefusing him food and sending him out of the gates.refusing to allow him in the gates of the palace.refusing him food and throwing a footstool at him.making fun of him and sending the dogs to attack him.
- 38. Multiple ChoicePenelope recognizes Odysseus the first time she sees him, but keeps his secret.TrueFalse
- 39. Multiple ChoiceOdysseus is recognized by Eurycleia, Odysseus' nurse, when she seesa tattoo on his arm.a scar on his arm.his wedding ring.a scar above his knee.
- 40. Multiple ChoiceA sign from Zeus was a thunderbolt from a clear blue sky.TrueFalse
- 41. Multiple ChoiceWhich characters would be considered loyal servant archetypes?the swineherd and the goatherdthe beggar and the nurseArgos and Pylosthe suitors
- 42. Multiple ChoiceAn example of an archetype situation in the Odyssey would bethe challenge of staying in disguise.matching wits with the gods.the challenge of shooting the bow.the long journey that happens.
- 43. Multiple ChoiceThe man that succeeds in the challenge that Penelope sets out before the suitorsgets to leave alive.gets to marry her.will be given the contents of the treasury.will be allowed to kill Odysseus.
- 44. Multiple ChoiceThe challenge that Penelope sets out for the suitors involvesshooting an apple off the head of Telemachus.stringing the bow of Odysseus.stringing the bow and shooting it through the sockets of twelve ax heads.shooting a single arrow at an ax.
- 45. Multiple ChoiceThe suitors do not want to allow Odysseus to shoot becausethey fear that the beggar might succeed.they fear that the gods would no longer favor them.they fear what Telemachus would do.
- 46. Multiple ChoiceOdysseus killsAntinous first.Antinous last.kills four men with one shot.the dog.
- 47. Multiple ChoiceThe disloyal housemaids are hung.TrueFalse
- 48. Multiple ChoiceOdysseus' and Penelope's bed was carved out of a living tree trunk.TrueFalse
- 49. Multiple ChoiceLaertes is Odysseus' father.TrueFalse
- 50. Multiple ChoiceDescribe what Odysseus and his men did to the Cicones?Made an alliance with them to defeat the TrojansRaided the town and killed many peopleCelebrated their victory over Troy by hosting a partyUsed their ships and crew to assist in their trip home to Ithaca
- 51. Multiple ChoiceWhat effect does eating the lotus flower have on Odysseus’ men?They forget their homeland and want to stay on the island foreverThey become focused on their mission to return to IthacaThey lose their sightThey are turned into pigs
- 52. Multiple ChoiceWhat could the test of the lotus eaters symbolize (how does it apply to our journeys today)?Temptations that restore our will to succeedStrange customs of different landsDistractions that prevent us from achieving our ultimate goalsImportant steps to becoming a hero
- 53. Multiple ChoiceThat Odysseus is willing to stab Polyphemus, but remembers that doing so would prevent his and his crew's ability to escape the cave showsOdysseus is a tender-hearted guyOdysseus is a weak and timid leaderOdysseus's hubris and arroganceOdysseus is brave and intelligent
- 54. Multiple ChoiceThroughout the Epic, dawn (the morning) is frequently described as "young Dawn with fingertips of rose." This expression is an example of anEpic SimileEpithetEpicenterEpcot
- 55. Multiple Choice"He clutched at my companions and caught two in his hands like squirming puppies" and "Then he dismembered them and made his meal, gaping and crunching like a mountain lion" are examples ofEpic SimilesEpithetsHubrisXenia
- 56. Multiple ChoiceWhat do Odysseus and his men do to the Cyclops?Sing Polyphemus a soothing song and steal his cheeseTake Polyphemus's best ship and return to IthacaMake Polyphemus swear a god's oath for peaceGet Polyphemus drunk and stab out his eye
- 57. Multiple ChoiceWhat trick does Odysseus use so that Polyphemus won't get help from all the other Cyclopes on the island?Odysseus tells Polyphemus his name is "Nohbody" so the Cyclops yells that nobody is hurting himOdysseus tells Polyphemus that the other Cyclopes have heeded Poseidon's warningOdysseus prefers not to use trickery because it seems dishonestOdysseus tricks Polyphemus into giving up his sheep and cheese
- 58. Multiple ChoiceHow do Odysseus and his men finally escape the Cyclops' cave?Odysseus attaches his men to the underbelly of the sheep to escape when Polyphemus lets the sheep out of the caveOdysseus convinces Polyphemus to move the boulder away from the door for himThey dig their way out under a pile of dungThey are rescued by the other Cyclopes who hate Polyphemus
- 59. Multiple ChoiceHow does Odysseus show his fatal flaw (Hubris) as he is escaping the Cyclops's island?He encourages his crew to keep rowing even after Polyphemus throws a boulder at the shipHe makes the crew turn around because he forgot his wallet in the caveHe reveals his real name to the Cyclops because he wanted Polyphemus to know exactly who blinded himHe makes his crew tie him to the mast of the ship so he wouldn't be tempted to kill Polyphemus
- 60. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the Cyclops’s curse on Odysseus?Odysseus never gets homeIf he does get home, make it be a long time and a difficult journey and he loses all his menIf he does get home, it will be with a different ship and things will be a mess on IthacaAll of these
- 61. Multiple ChoiceThe author of The Odyssey, even though he was blind.JoshuaHomerJames IOligarch
- 62. Multiple ChoiceTrue or false: "The Odyssey" is a sequelTrueFalse
- 63. Multiple ChoiceWhere did Odysseus go to fight in a war?TroyIthacaPeruRussia
- 64. Multiple ChoiceOdysseus is a soldier known for being...strongbraveintelligentall of the above
- 65. Multiple ChoiceHow many years was Odysseus gone to war?10152025
- 66. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the name of Odysseus' wife?AthenaPenelopeSearahJunaeu
- 67. Multiple ChoiceThe son of Odysseus is named...ApolloChronosTelemachusEumaeus
- 68. Multiple ChoiceHow did Odysseus try to get out of going to the Trojan War?Faked a leg injuryPretended like he was moving out of townMysteriously disappearedPretended he was crazy
- 69. Multiple ChoiceWhat physical disability did Homer have?deafblindhad no handscould not walk
- 70. Multiple ChoiceWhich was not a purpose of Greek Mythology in Greek society?To teach valuesTo entertainTo warn of danger from enemiesTo explain things that happened in nature
- 71. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of literature is "The Odyssey"a novela long narrative poemprosea sonnet
- 72. Multiple ChoiceWhat was Odysseus's tragic flaw?he disliked his crewhe hated womenhe thought he was attractivehubris (excessive pride)
- 73. Multiple ChoiceWhat is an epithet?a Greek soldiera type of goatan alternate name for someonea part of a ship
- 74. Multiple ChoiceWhich value was most important in "The Odyssey"?hospitalitykindness toward animalsrespecting eldersdonating to the poor
- 75. Multiple ChoiceHow did Odysseus show his pride toward the Cyclops?Gave him poisoned wineBurned his hutTaunted him once he was safely at seaKilled all his siblings on the island
- 76. Multiple ChoiceWho is the Cyclops's father, the god of the sea?ZeusPoseidonHadesChronos
- 77. Multiple ChoiceWho is the goddess of wisdom and war who looked after Odysseus on his journey?HeraCeresAthenaGaea
- 78. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of animal does Eumaeus tend to?CattlePigsSheepGoats
- 79. Multiple ChoiceWhat was Odysseus's mundane world?Home in IthacaTraveling at seaIn the Cyclops's caveWhen he is asleep
- 80. Multiple Choice"The Odyssey" is the model for the epic of thewarlong journeylove storyfather-son relationship
- 81. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of tone is used in epics?grandunderstatedhumorousfriendly
- 82. Multiple ChoiceBecause of the Greek belief that guests are protected by the gods and had to be treated with great courtesy, Odysseus warns the Cyclops that “Zeus will avenge the unoffending guest.” (In other words, Zeus will be on Odysseus's side.) This Greek value is calledAreteXeniaReciprocityHubris
- 83. Multiple ChoiceDoes the Cyclops respect Zeus, as Odysseus does?Yes, since the Cyclops is a son of PoseidonNo, he thinks the Cyclopes have more "force" than ZeusHe doesn't say what he thinks about ZeusThe Cyclops fears Zeus and listens to Odysseus
- 84. Multiple ChoiceWho is Polyphemus?The CyclopsOne of Odysseus's crewAn arrogant suitorA lotus eater
- 85. Multiple ChoiceThat Odysseus is willing to stab Polyphemus, but remembers that doing so would prevent his and his crew's ability to escape the cave showsOdysseus is a tender-hearted guyOdysseus is a weak and timid leaderOdysseus's hubris and arroganceOdysseus is brave and intelligent
- 86. Multiple ChoiceThroughout the Epic, dawn (the morning) is frequently described as "young Dawn with fingertips of rose." This expression is an example of anEpic SimileEpithetEpicenterEpcot
- 87. Multiple Choice"He clutched at my companions and caught two in his hands like squirming puppies" and "Then he dismembered them and made his meal, gaping and crunching like a mountain lion" are examples ofEpic SimilesEpithetsHubrisXenia
- 88. Multiple ChoiceWhat do Odysseus and his men do to the Cyclops?Sing Polyphemus a soothing song and steal his cheeseTake Polyphemus's best ship and return to IthacaMake Polyphemus swear a god's oath for peaceGet Polyphemus drunk and stab out his eye
- 89. Multiple ChoiceWhat is an allusion?Figure of speech in which "like" or "as" is used to make a comparison between two basically unlike Ideas.Reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art.The descriptive or figurative language used to create word pictures for the reader.
- 90. Multiple Choice"Your name has gone out under heaven like the sweet honor of some god-fearing king, who rules in equity over the strong: his black lands bear both wheat and barley, fruit trees laden bright, new lambs at lambing time---and the deep sea gives great hauls of fight by his good strategy, so that his folk fare well."
The above passage is an example of:imageryepic similemetaphoralliteration - 91. Multiple ChoiceFor whom does Odysseus leave his great bow?AthenaPenelopeTelemachusPolyphemus
- 92. Multiple ChoiceIn the episode between Odysseus and the lead suitor Antinous, how can Antinous be classified?the protagonistthe archetypethe epic herothe antagonist
- 93. Multiple ChoiceWhat is Odysseus' disguised as when he returns to Ithaca?A beggarA jesterhimself
- 94. Multiple ChoicePenelope is skeptical about Odysseus saying who he says he is.TrueFalse
- 95. Multiple ChoiceHow has Penelope tricked Odysseus into proving his identity?She has him string the bow again.Penelope wanted to check Odysseus’ reaction when she told her servant to move his bed and make it up; this would be impossible, because Odysseus had made one bedpost from an olive tree still rooted in the ground.She has him cut down the Olive tree, which has been there for 100 years.
- 96. Multiple ChoiceAll of the following are reasons Odysseus gives for killing the suitors except:The men are not from Ithaca and not of noble blood.stole his goods and tried to take his wife.They dishonored him.
- 97. Multiple ChoicePenelope and Telemachus are able to kick the suitors out of Ithaca.TrueFalse
- 98. Multiple ChoiceAll of the following are true of an epic hero except:Has faultsContains no faultsIs brave and goes on a courageous journey.
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How many men died at Scylla?12769 - 100. Multiple Choice...Grip of Death...Respect for the deadPatronymicsPersonificationMetaphor
- 101. Multiple ChoiceHow did Penelope finally know it was Odysseus?He killed all the SuitorsThreatened to move the bed he madeAthena made him strong againHe was wearing the J's she bought him
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