Odyssey 1-15

The author of The Odyssey is...

• Homer

• Aristotle

• Plato

• Diogenes

The name of Odysseus' homeland is...

• Phrygia

• Ithaca

• Troy

• Ogygia

What is the goal of Telemachus' journey?

• To reach the temple of Athena

• To find an item that would help rid him of the suitors

• To find out what happened to his father

• To slay the sea monster, Scylla

Odysseus is loved by all of the gods except...

• Zeus

• Athena

• Poseidon

• Hermes

Which goddess helps Odysseus and Telemachus in their quests?

• Aphrodite

• Artemis

• Hera

• Athena

Who held Odysseus captive on an island for 7 years?

• The goddess Calypso

• The cyclops Polyphemus

• The god Poseidon

• The Old Man of the Sea

Which is NOT one of the traits of an epic hero?

• Superhuman skills (strength, speed, etc.)

• Comes from an average or even poor, background

• Values honor and fame

• Travels over a long distance

Which god disliked Odysseus?

• Zeus
• Apollo
• Poseidon
• All of the above

What was the name of Odysseus' son?

• Telemachus
• Mentor
• Apollo
• Menelaos 

Odysseus' wife is...

• Helen
• Penelope
• Athena
• Cassandra