The Odyssey - Books 1 & 2

At the beginning of the epic, who does the poet directly address?

• The poet prays to the muse Calliope.

• The poet prays to Zeus.

• The poet prays to Athena.

• The poet prays to Apollo.

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At the beginning of the epic, Odysseus is being held captive by whom?

• Poseidon.

• Polyphemus.

• Calypso.

• Circe.

Why is the story of Aegisthus, Clytemnestra, and Orestes significant?

• Their story is a prequel to the Odyssey.

• They are characters who will play pivotal roles later in the plot.

• They are characters who symbolize important places in the Odyssey.

• They are characters who will serve as foils to Odysseus, Penelope, and Telemachus.

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Odysseus is loved by all of the gods except for whom?

• Poseidon

• Zeus

• Athena

• Hermes

Which of the gods and goddesses is Odysseus' greatest ally?

• Zeus.

• Poseidon.

• Hermes.

• Athena.

Whom does Athena disguise herself as before visiting Telemachus?

• Athena disguises herself as Odysseus.

• Athena disguises herself as Nestor.

• Athena disguises herself as Mentes.

• Athena disguises herself as Mentor.

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According to Telemachus, what is the problem in Ithaca?

• The people are starving.

• The country is on the verge of a civil war.

• The palace has been overrun by suitors who refuse to leave.

• Thieves keep stealing the livestock.

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Where does Athena direct Telemachus?

• She tells him to go to Troy and Sparta.

• She tells him to go to Pylos and Sparta.

• She tells him to go to Egypt and Pylos.

• She tells him to go to Troy and Pylos.

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What does Phemius sing that causes Penelope to weep?

• He sings about the kidnapping of Helen.

• He sings about the Trojan War.

• He sings about the suitors plaguing Telemachus

• He sings about the death of Odysseus.

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What is xenia?

• Wrath of the gods

• Excessive pride

• A code of hospitality

• The specific meter used by the rhapsodes