Epic Traits in The Odyssey

Which of the following is a trait of an epic hero?

• superhuman craftiness and confidence

• emerges victorious from perilous situations

• is helped and harmed by interfering gods

• All of the above

When Odysseus calls back to the Cyclops and reveals his real name, he displays_____________.

• the loyal servant archetype

• the epic hero trait of extreme confidence

• an epic simile

• the epic theme of a homecoming

Which two characters fit the loyal servant archetype?

• Circe and Calypso

• Athena and Zeus

• Eumaeus and Philoetius

• Penelope and Telemachus

Homer uses an epic simile to compare the wolves and mountain lions outside of Circe's home to _________.

• hounds

• seagulls

• a whirlpool

• fish

Odysseus displays the epic hero trait of superhuman strength when he ___________.

• escapes from Calypso's island

• kills Antinous

• stabs the Cyclops in the eye

• visits the underworld

Which character does not help to establish the epic theme of loyalty?

• Argos

• Penelope

• Zeus

• Eumaeus

Which god does not help Odysseus during his journey?

• Poseidon

• Athena

• Hermes

• Zeus

Which characters fit the wicked temptress archetype?

• Penelope and Athena

• Athena and Calypso

• Scylla and Charybdis

• Circe and Calypso

Which situation does not exemplify the theme of life and death?

• Argos' death

• the battle with the suitors

• the suitor's contest

• Odysseus' men raid Helios' cattle

How does Athena help Odysseus in The Odyssey?

• She convinces Zeus to help Odysseus.

• She disguises Odysseus when he makes it back home to Ithaca.

• She provides a shield for Odysseus and his men during the battle with the suitors.

• All of the above