The Odyssey Final Test

An epic hero is defined by the following qualities (Hint: Odysseus is an Epic Hero)

• Meek, timid, fearful

• Superhuman qualities, embodies ideals of their society, tries to do the right thing, good leader

• Fearless, uncaring, bold

• Smart, handsome, kind, does whatever they want

In Greek Mythology, what is an Olympian?

• One who competes in the Olympics

• An epic hero

• A citizen of Ancient Greece

• A Greek god\goddess who lives on Mount Olympus

How many primary Olympians are there?

• 10

• 14

• 12

• 8

The Odyssey takes place immediately after which historical event?

• The Trojan War

• The Civil War

• The Revolutionary War

• The Peloponnesian war

What is the counterpart story of The Odyssey?

• The Journey

• The Iliad

• The Story

• The Story

In the early parts of the story, which god is angry with Odysseus and wants to make his journey troublesome?

• Poseidon

• Hades

• Zeus

• Athena

The Odyssey begins in medias res, which means

• At the beginning

• At the end

• As a prequel to the story

• In the middle of the action

Which of the following is a component of an epic?

• A vast setting

• Characters\events with historical significance

• Interference from supernatural forces\gods

• All of the above

What is Odysseus's goal or quest?

• To take revenge on his father

• To get back home after a long war

• To find his son who has been kidnapped

• To find his long lost mother

What is the connection between Odysseus's name and the word 'odyssey'?