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Study Guide Answers
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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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C) Epic |
2.
Who is credited as being the author of The Odyssey?
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Homer |
3.
The Odyssey chronicles what famous war?
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Trojan War |
4.
Odysseus was the king of: A) Pylos B) Mycenae C) Troy D) Ithaca
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D) Ithaca |
5.
Who was the nymph who kept Odysseus captive on her island for many years?
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Calypso |
6.
What was the name of Odysseus's faithful wife?
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Penelope |
7.
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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Athena |
8.
Who was the wife of King Menelaus?
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Helen |
9.
Who carried the message telling the nymph to free Odysseus?
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Hermes |
10.
Who was the angry god who repeatedly tormented Odysseus upon the sea?
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Poseidon |
11.
King Alcinous and Queen Arete ruled what land?
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Phaecia |
12.
How many ships left Troy with Odysseus?
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twelve |
13.
Eating what flower caused Odysseus's men to lose their desire to return home?
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lotus |
14.
Who was the Cyclops with whom Odysseus matched wits?
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Polyphemus |
15.
Besides being giants, the Cyclopes were famous for what other physical characteristic?
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They only had one eye. |
16.
Who was the father of the Cyclops who was blinded by Odysseus?
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Poseidon |
17.
Who gave Odysseus the bag containing the storm winds ?
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Aelus |
18.
Who was the enchantress who transformed men into animals?
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Circe |
19.
Whose beautiful singing lured sailors to their deaths?
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the Sirens |
20.
Who was the prophet consulted by Odysseus in the Underworld?
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Teiresias |
21.
Who owned the sacred cattle slaughtered by Odysseus's men?
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Helius, sun god |
22.
What destroyed Odysseus's last ship?
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Zeus's thunderbolt |
23.
What was the name of Odysseus's faithful dog?
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Argo |
24.
For how many years was Odysseus absent from home?
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20 years |
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