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Study Guide Questions
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1.
The Odyssey is a poem in which style?
A) Dramatic B) Lyric C) Epic D) Scholastic
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Who is credited as being the author of The Odyssey?
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The Odyssey chronicles what famous war?
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Odysseus was the king of: A) Pylos B) Mycenae C) Troy D) Ithaca
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Who was the nymph who kept Odysseus captive on her island for many years?
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What was the name of Odysseus's faithful wife?
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Which goddess aided Odysseus throughout his journeys and also encouraged his son to stand up to the suitors and then to seek his father?
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Who was the wife of King Menelaus?
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Who carried the message telling the nymph to free Odysseus?
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10.
Who was the angry god who repeatedly tormented Odysseus upon the sea?
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11.
King Alcinous and Queen Arete ruled what land?
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How many ships left Troy with Odysseus?
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13.
Eating what flower caused Odysseus's men to lose their desire to return home?
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Who was the Cyclops with whom Odysseus matched wits?
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Besides being giants, the Cyclopes were famous for what other physical characteristic?
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Who was the father of the Cyclops who was blinded by Odysseus?
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Who gave Odysseus the bag containing the storm winds ?
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Who was the enchantress who transformed men into animals?
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19.
Whose beautiful singing lured sailors to their deaths?
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20.
Who was the prophet consulted by Odysseus in the Underworld?
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21.
Who owned the sacred cattle slaughtered by Odysseus's men?
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22.
What destroyed Odysseus's last ship?
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23.
What was the name of Odysseus's faithful dog?
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24.
For how many years was Odysseus absent from home?
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