The Iliad and the odyssey

Larger-than-life central character in an epic poem who goes on a quest or journey?

• A mentor

• Joseph Campbell

• hero

• Homeric simile

When the Cyclops asks Odysseus' name, what does the hero tell him?

• He is the son of Poseidon

• His mother is the rosy-fingered Dawn.

• He tells the Cyclops his real name.

• He says his name is "Nohbdy."

At the end of the Cyclops adventure, what does Polyphemus do that has an important impact on future events in the epic?

• He destroys Odysseus' ship.

• He prophesies that Odysseus will visit Hades.

• He begs his father Poseidon to curse Odysseus.

• He tells Odysseus that the hero will return safely to Ithaca.

Where does the Odyssey take place?

• England

• Egypt

• Greece

• Rome

What is the Trojan Horse?

• Odysseus' trusted war horse that leads them into battle.

• A horse Odysseus and his men use to flee the Trojans during battle.

• A horse in which Odysseus and his men hide to capture Troy.

• A horse Odysseus gives the Trojans as a peace offering.

All of the following are characteristics of an epic poem except?

• it takes the form of a narrative.

• includes a long journey.

• focuses on the deeds of a hero.

• recounts events in chronological order.

The Odyssey is the sequel to The?

• Iloquial

• Iliad

• Ilgaid

• Ilopid

What is Odysseus disguised as when he returns to his home? 

• A beggar

• A Greek God

• A member of the crew

• A servant

How do the suitors plead for their lives?

• Saying they were just followers of Antinous, the worst of the suitors

• Admitting they were in the wrong, and trying to buy their way out of the situation with a bribe

• Genuinely apologizing to both Odysseus and Penelope

• They accept death

Why does Circe turn half of Odysseus’ men into pigs?

• They insulted her

• They threatened her

• She just feels like doing it

• She wants to get Odysseus' attention