The Odyssey Background Information Review

Open Ended

What information do you already know about Greek mythology and/or the Odyssey? You have 3 minutes to type your answer

Multiple Choice

Which element is NOT a part of the Iliad and the Odyssey?

• The Trojan War

• The heroism of Odysseus

• The journey of Agamemnon

• The interference of the gods

Multiple Choice

What was the main cause of the Trojan War?

• The Trojans and Greeks have always been at war with each other

• The Greeks killed the Trojan king

• Paris, a Trojan prince, kidnapped Helen, the wife of King Menelaus

• Greeks pouring out of the Trojan Horse

Multiple Choice

Which Greek god or goddess sided with the Greeks during the Trojan War?

• Zeus

• Athena

• Aphrodite

• Poseidon

Fill in the Blank

What ancient Greek value do you think caused the Trojans to bring the horse into the city?

Multiple Choice

Which Greek god or goddess did Odysseus have the greatest issue with?

• Poseidon

• Zeus

• Aphrodite

• Hermes

Multiple Choice

True or False: According to scholars, Homer is wholly responsible for writing the Iliad and the Odyssey.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

True or False: The Iliad and the Odyssey were the first works studied by Greek children.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT consider a god or goddess?

• Hermes

• Athena

• Calypso

• Aphrodite

Multiple Choice

Who is Polyphemus?

• The Cyclops

• One of Odysseus's crew

• An arrogant suitor

• A lotus eater

Multiple Choice

Odysseus is helped by which god/goddess?

• Athena

• Aphrodite

• Zeus

• Posideon

Multiple Choice

Which god is known as the "trickster" god?

• Hermes

• Zeus

• Poseidon

• Helios

Multiple Choice

Which god is known as the "earth-shaker"?

• Hermes

• Zeus

• Poseidon

• Helios

Multiple Choice

Which god is known as the god of medicine?

• Hermes

• Zeus

• Poseidon

• Apollo

Poll

Class Poll: Which epic hero attribute do you think Odysseus will exhibit the most in the Odyssey?

• Superhuman strength, craftiness, and confidence

• Helped and harmed by interference from the gods

• Reaches a low point - almost to the point of failure

• Possesses weakness

• Embodies ideals and values the Greek culture will see as admirable

Multiple Choice

True or false: Epics involve more than one nation.

• True

• False

Open Ended

Based on the information covered today, what predictions can you make about the Odyssey? Make sure to explain your answer in complete sentences.