The Odyssey Part 1

In the opening verses, Homer asks the muse of epic poetry to help tell whose story?

• Zeus

• Poseidon

• Homer

• Odysseus

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MOST of Part 1 of The Odyssey is classified as what type of literary technique?

• a Parable

• a Flashback

• a Prediction

• a Fable

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Where is Odysseus sailing from after ten years when his MANY adventures at sea begin?

• Ithaca

• Troy

• The coast of the Cicones

• The Land of the Lotus Eaters

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Who is Odysseus's wife?

• Aphrodite

• Athena

• Calypso

• Penelope

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How long does the Trojan War last?

• 20 years

• 10 days

• 10 years

• 20 days

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  2.  When Odysseus was on Calypso’s island, he proves his faithfulness to Penelope by 

• Turning down the chance to stay with Calypso
• Praying to Penelope
• Telling stories about Penelope
• Staying with Calypso

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What does Calypso indicate will happen if Odysseus stays on her island?

• Odysseus will become immortal

• Calypso will give him great riches

• Calypso will turn him into a pig

• His wife will join him there

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How does Odysseus try to talk Calypso out of leaving him?

• Talks about her beauty
• Uses magic
• Tells him he will die at sea
• Says Penelope has forgotten him

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What happens to those who eat the Lotus?

• They become animals
• They become very sick
• They want to stay and eat Lotus forever
• They become focused on their task

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Thinking about Odysseus’ journey, who makes it more difficult?

• Athena
• Hermes
• Zeus
• Poseidon

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