The Odyssey Part 2 Test

1.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What is Odysseus disguised as?

A rich king.

A knight.

A beggar.

He arrives as his true self.

2.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What is the challenge that Penelope creates for the suitors?

They must shoot Odysseus' bow through a series of axe handles.

The have to be able to pull Odysseus' bow.

They have to win a sword fight.

The men must prove how much money they have and what they will offer her for her hand in marriage.

3.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Why does Telemachus think Odysseus is a god at first?

He believes it is the ghost of his father.

He believes Odysseus is a god because he changed from a beggar to a handsome man.

He showed up with other gods.

He believes Odysseus is a god because he has powers that the average man does not.

4.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Why does Eurymachus feel that Odysseus should spare the rest of the suitors after killing Antinous?

They take the blame for what they have done and are sorry.

Antinous was holding them hostage.

Antinous forced them to court Penelope.

They were following Antinous and should not be held responsible.

5.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

How does Penelope know that the beggar is truly her husband?

She sees his face and immediately knows it is Odysseus.

He knows the secret that the bed cannot be moved.

She recognizes his voice.

She refuses to believe that her husband is alive.

6.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

For how many years was Odysseus away from his home in Ithaca?

10 years

15 years

20 years

25 years

7.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Argos/Argus is Odysseus’ dog who is now treated like rubbish.

True

False

8.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

To whom does Odysseus reveal his identity during the contest?

Athena

Penelope

Swineherd and cowherd

Justin Bieber

9.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The first person Odysseus shoots with an arrow is:

Agamemnon

Antinous

Menelaus

Eurymachus

10.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The suitors lack access to what important items?

Food & drink

Showers

Serving wenches

Shields & weapons

11.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Who appears before Odysseus to inform him of what the situation is at home?

Athena

Hermes

Zeus

Eumaeus

12.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

How many axehandle eyes does Odysseus shoot an arrow through?

7

12

6

15

13.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which god or goddess deflects the suitors' arrows?

Ares

Apollo

Athena

None of these are correct.

14.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Who is being described in the following epic simile?
"She made him taller, and massive, too, with crisping hair in curls like petals of wild hyacinth but all red-golden."

Antinous

Telemachus

Polites

Odysseus

15.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Odysseus let _____ of the suitors live.

Antinous

Eurymachus

None

One

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