The Odyssey Part 1 Quiz 1

What genre of writing is The Odyssey?

• Epic poem

• Ballad

• Historic Novel

• Play

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In the opening verses, who does the author ask for help in writing his story?

• Odysseus

• Homer

• the Muse

• Zeus

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Who is the protagonist (main character) of the Odyssey?

• Odysseus

• Homer

• Penelope

• Telemachus

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How many years has Odysseus been away from home?

• 7

• 10

• 20

• 5

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How many years was Odysseus a captive of Calypso?

• 7

• 10

• 20

• 5

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Which goddess favors Odysseus and Telemachus and convinces Zeus to help Odysseus escape Calypso?

• Artemis

• Aphrodite

• Athena

• Apollo

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What keeps Odysseus from reaching home after they left the island of Ismaros and the Cicones?

• his men revolt

• strong winds blow his boat off course

• his boat needs repair

• he gets lost on the island

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What is a lotus?

• a plant

• a bug

• a ship

• a type of meat

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What would happen to those who ate the lotus?

• they would vomit

• they would die

• they would never want to go home

• they would become dizzy

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What did Odysseus do to prevent his men from eating the lotus?

• tied them down

• called their wives

• blindfolded them

• whipped them

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