The Odyssey Book 1 Quiz
Authored by kristin mizell
English
9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
At the beginning of the epic, Odysseus is being held captive in the caverns of Ogygia by whom?
Odysseus is held captive by Poseidon.
Odysseus is held captive by Polyphemus.
Odysseus is held captive by Calypso.
Odysseus is held captive by Circe.
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2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
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 foreshadow events for Odysseus, Penelope, and Telemachus.
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CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
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3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Odysseus is loved/pitied by all of the gods except for whom?
Poseidon hates Odysseus.
Zeus hates Odysseus.
Athena hates Odysseus.
Hermes hates Odysseus.
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CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Which of the gods and goddesses is Odysseus' greatest ally?
His greatest ally is Zeus.
His greatest ally is Poseidon.
His greatest ally is Hermes.
His greatest ally is Athena.
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CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
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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CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
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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CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
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 Achaeans return from Troy.
He sings about the death of Odysseus.
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CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
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