Characters of The Odyssey Assessment

Characters of The Odyssey Assessment

Assessment

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English

9th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who is the protagonist of The Odyssey and king of Ithaca?

Back

Odysseus is the protagonist of The Odyssey and the king of Ithaca.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who is the nymph that kept Odysseus captive for seven years?

Back

Calypso is the nymph who kept Odysseus captive for seven years.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which god became Odysseus' enemy after he blinded Polyphemus?

Back

Poseidon became Odysseus' enemy after he blinded Polyphemus.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which goddess, daughter of Zeus, assists both Odysseus and Telemachus throughout their journey?

Back

Athena is the goddess who assists both Odysseus and Telemachus.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How did Odysseus' men avoid the Sirens' deadly song?

Back

Odysseus' men avoided the Sirens' deadly song by covering their ears with wax.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of Odysseus' journey in The Odyssey?

Back

Odysseus' journey represents the struggle for identity and the quest for home.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who is Odysseus' faithful wife waiting for him in Ithaca?

Back

Penelope is Odysseus' faithful wife waiting for him in Ithaca.

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