Odyssey Discussion Books 5-7

Who pleads to Zeus for Odysseus's release?

• Hermes

• Athena

• Nausicaa

• Poseidon

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What is Odysseus doing when Hermes meets Calypso?

• Crying and weeping

• Eating with Calypso

• At a dinner celebration with Calypso

• Planning his future with Calypso

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What does Calypso offer Odysseus and he rejects?

• Power to rule the land of Orygia

• More strength and power

• Immortality, to be free from time and death forever

• More time with her in exchange for her to release him.

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Who is Athena disguised as when she appears in a dream to Nausicaa?

• Her friend

• Mentes

• Mentor

• An old family friend

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What reminds Odysseus of his companions from the Trojan War?

• Antinous talks about them

• Nausicaa tells him when she meets him

• Athena reminds him of the war

• The minstrel's story

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What evidence of Greek culture was shown when Odysseus met King Alcinous?

• Odysseus bowed down to King Alcinous.

• King Alcinous gives Odysseus a gift.

• King Alcinous held a feast and Odysseus was given the seat of honor.

• Odysseus was given a place to sleep in King Alcinous home.

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What awakens Odysseus from his slumber on Scheria?

• Poseidon's raising of a thunderstorm

• The sun shining in his eyes

• The return of Cyclops from a hunt

• Naucissa and her maids making merry

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The Cyclops belong to.........

• Zeus

• Apollo

• Hermes

• Poseidon

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The following statement made by Calypso is what type of literary device?

"f you could see it all, before you go - all of the adversity you face at sea"

• Foreshadowing

• Symbolism

• Imagery

• Allusion

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Who does Odysseus beg for their help in getting him home?

• Alcinous and Arete

• Melaneus and Helen

• Athena

• Naucisaa

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