The Odyssey Closing Exam

What was the cause for the war that Odysseus fought in?

• a woman being taken from her husband

• power struggle for the country

• to take over another country

• they just wanted to fight and have a war

The Odyssey is a(n):

• sonnet

• free verse

• epic poem

• novel

How was The Odyssey passed down from generation to generation?

• It was written down to be read silently.

• It was sung aloud by traveling musicians (like minstrels).

• It was performed as a musical with dance and song.

• It was written down and read aloud to children.

Which of the following is true about Homer? Selecct ALL that apply.

• He may have been blind.

• He may not have existed.

• He may have been the first person to record the poems on paper.

• His poems were told in private settings.

• He was Greek.

The home of the Gods is called...?

What is the name of the Greek code for hospitality?

This man's ghost asks Odysseus to remember him and give him a proper burial. 

• Homer

• Alcinous

• Tiresias

• Elpenor

Select all that apply for a cyclops.

• They are violent.

• They don't care for the Earth.

• They don't obey laws.

• They love and respect their community.

• They don't honor traditions.

What is Odysseus's main goal throughout the story?

What idea does Odysseus come up with that ultimately ends the war?

• Building a wall around Troy

• Creating a giant wooden horse

• getting the god, Apollo, involved

• building an indesructible ship