The Odyssey Book 1-9 Quiz

Describe what Odysseus and his men did to the Cicones?  

• Made an alliance with them to defeat the Trojans
• Raided the town and killed many people
• Celebrated their victory over Troy by hosting a party
• Used their ships and crew to assist in their trip home to Ithaca

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 What effect does eating the lotus flower have on Odysseus’ men?

• They forget their homeland and want to stay on the island forever
• They become focused on their mission to return to Ithaca
• They lose their sight
• They are turned into pigs

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Does the Cyclops respect Zeus, as Odysseus does?

• Yes, since the Cyclops is a son of Poseidon
• No, he thinks the Cyclopes have more "force" than Zeus
• He doesn't say what he thinks about Zeus
• The Cyclops fears Zeus and listens to Odysseus

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That Odysseus is willing to stab Polyphemus, but remembers that doing so would prevent his and his crew's ability to escape the cave shows

• Odysseus is a tender-hearted guy
• Odysseus is a weak and timid leader
• Odysseus's hubris and arrogance
• Odysseus is brave and intelligent

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Throughout the Epic, dawn (the morning) is frequently described as "young Dawn with fingertips of rose." This expression is an example of an

• Epic Simile
• Epithet
• Epicenter
• Epcot

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What item did Odysseus bring with him to explore the land of the Cyclops?

• His spear

• A shield

• Food as offering

• Sweet wine

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

• Poseidon hates Odysseus.

• Zeus hates Odysseus.

• Athena hates Odysseus.

• Hermes hates Odysseus.

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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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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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