The Odyssey

When did the Greek alphabet first appear?

• 1000 CE

• 8th Century BCE

• 2nd Century BCE

• No one knows for sure

Which of the following elements helped the rhapsodies remember and recite the poem?

• Stories that were familiar to the audiences

• Memorized passages, or "set" pieces

• Organizing the poem into sections

• The fact that "Odyssey" is a sequel to "Illiad"

Which of the following themes unites both "Iliad" and "Odyssey"?

• The kindness of strangers

• The exemplary leadership of Achilles

• The strength of Greek city-state

• Character's hubris in thinking themselves superior to the gods

What is xenia?

• Wrath of gods

• Excessive pride

• A code of hospitality

• A goddess

Which god has hindered Odysseus’ journey home?

• Poseidon

• Aphrodite

• Athena

• Zeus

What is the benefit of the story starting in the middle?

• It is confusing

• It makes it easier to understand

• Homer did not know how to write

• It makes it rhyme