The Odyssey Final Test

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What is the Cyclops’s curse on Odysseus?

Back

Odysseus never gets home, If he does get home, make it be a long time and a difficult journey and he loses all his men, If he does get home, it will be with a different ship and things will be a mess on Ithaca, All of these.

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Who is Argos in The Odyssey?

Back

The faithful dog of Odysseus.

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Why isn't Odysseus with the men when they decide to sacrifice the cattle?

Back

He went to go pray and fell asleep.

Front

What is something Teiresias does NOT tell Odysseus during his visit?

Back

There are many paths back to Ithaca.

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Where did Odysseus go to fight in a war?

Back

Troy.

Front

What is the significance of the suitors in Odysseus's home?

Back

They represent the chaos and disrespect in Odysseus's absence.

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What role does Athena play in The Odyssey?

Back

Athena is the goddess of wisdom who assists Odysseus on his journey.

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What is the main theme of The Odyssey?

Back

The journey of self-discovery and the struggle for home.

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How does Odysseus prove his identity to Penelope?

Back

By revealing knowledge of their bed's construction.

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What lesson does Odysseus learn from his encounters with the Cyclops?

Back

The importance of cleverness and humility.