Mythology and Odyssey Quiz

The ________, or main character of an epic, embodies or displays characteristics that his/her culture values.

• epic hero

• epithet

• in media res

• epic simile

Which of the following is true about literary epics in all situations?

• The main character (protagonist) is immortal.

• They shouldn't have supernatural elements

• The characters are of common birth.

• It is a long narrative poem.

An epic poem was meant to be

• acted on stage

• told orally

• read in a classroom

• none of the above

The setting for an epic poem

• takes place in the hero's realm

• takes place in another country

• covers a wide area of many parts of the world

The Odyssey is the sequel to

• The Trojan War

• The Parthenon

• The Olympus

• The Iliad

The ancient Greeks believed in (a)   , and gave their guests food, shelter, gifts, and comfort.

Which god has Odysseus angered?

• Zeus

• Poseidon

• Athena

• Hades

Greek gods and goddesses were immortal. This means they could

• tell the future

• breathe underwater

• never die.

• talk to the dead.

True or False: Epic heroes are supernatural beings.

• True

• False

True or False: Epic heroes have superhuman strength.

• True

• False