The Odyssey Books 1-8

What is an epic?

• an awesome word
• haiku
• short descriptive poem
• long narrative poem

Who is the author of The Odyssey?

• Illiad
• Homer
• Telemachus
• Socrates

Who is the main character in The Odyssey?

• Penelope
• Poseidon
• Zeus
• Odysseus 

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What war did Odysseus fight in after he left Ithaca?

• Troy War
• Greek War
• Trojan War
• Ithanican War

What is the name of Odysseus's son?

• Agamemnon
• Altinous
• Poseidon
• Telemachus

What is Telemachus's mother's name?

• Athena
• Calypso
• Athens
• Penelope

What character does Homer ask for inspiration at the beginning of the book?

• Muse
• Calypso
• Athena
• Penguin

What is Olympus?

• a donut
• a mountain where lions live
• a snowman
• home of the Greek Gods

At the beginning of Book 1, what has happened to Odysseus?

• stuck on an island
• killed in a battle
• held in captivity by a one-eyed monster
• mermaids captured him

Who is keeping Odysseus stranded on the island?

• Athena
• Poseidon
• Zeus
• Calypso

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