The Odyssey - Reading Test

The Odyssey - Reading Test

8th Grade

20 Qs

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The Odyssey - Reading Test

The Odyssey - Reading Test

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the protagonist in the book?

Eurylochus

Odysseus

Circe

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

To whom is Zeus speaking in this direct quote: “No magic wings to carry him, no words of advice whispered in his ear while he sleeps, no visits to Earth to walk by his side. The man loves his wife. It would be a great mistake for any foolish goddess to fall in love with him.

Aphrodite

Calypso

Athena

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What name does Odysseus use as an alias with Polyphemus?

Hercules, the Magnificent

Odysseus, King of Ithaca

Nobody Atall

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

As they ate, she walked round the table –round the backs of their chars. She carried a willow wand, plaited liker her hair, and as she passed each man, she knocked him about the head with it—gently, as if she were teasing.”

Which character’s actions are listed in this direct quote?

Calypso

Penelope

Circe

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which goddess is in love with Odysseus?

Athena

Artemis

Aphrodite

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How would you describe the Laestrygonians?

They were tan and covered with juices from the lotus fruit.

They were cannibalistic giants.

They all had one giant eye.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is being described by Polites in this direct quote: “Forgive me, my lord Odysseus, but I don’t believe you saw those three screeching, scrawny vultures pecking on the bones of a thousand dead and dying sailors. Ah, those poor men – all stretched out like worshippers at a shrine.

The Siren Singers

Calypso's Cave

Pelicata Palace

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