Midterm Review - The Odyssey

What does HUBRIS mean?

• extreme flaw

• tragic flaw or downfall

• extreme sports

• extreme pride or arrogance

A trait in a character which ultimately leads to their downfall is called a _

Before The Odyssey began, Odysseus fought in a 10 year war known as _

• WWII

• The Trojan War

• The War on Drugs

• The Greek War

Draw Polyphemus

Polyphemus is what type of mythological creature?

• Kraken

• Nymph

• Cyclops

• Mermaid

In order to escape the cyclops' cave, Odysseus and his men _ the beast

What Greek hero value does Odysseus portray when he says his name is "Nohbody"

• Bravery

• Hospitality

• Intelligence/Wit

• Strength

Odysseus spend a YEAR on her island, after she turned his men into pigs

• Circe

• Persephone

• Hera

• Athena

Draw Scylla and Charybdis

In order to pass the sirens, Odysseus and his men must do what?

• jump in the water

• ask Poseidon for forgiveness

• fill their ears with beeswax

• sing really loud