The Odyssey

Who composed the 'Odyssey'?

• A) A blind man named Homer

• B) A sorceress who turns men into pigs

• C) A long-lost king taking back his throne

• D) A man-eating giant

What is the main theme of the 'Odyssey'?

• A) The importance of hospitality

• B) The power of the Greek Pantheon

• C) The dangers of excessive pride

• D) The wrath of the gods

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What is the ancient code of hospitality called?

• A) Xenia

• B) Ithaca

• C) Troy

• D) Poseidon

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Where does the narrative of the 'Odyssey' begin?

• A) In the middle of things

• B) At the end of the Trojan War

• C) On the island of Ithaca

• D) In the city of Troy

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Why is Odysseus trapped on an island?

• A) He angered the sea god Poseidon

• B) He is searching for his long-lost king

• C) He is being pursued by a man-eating giant

• D) He is under the spell of a sorceress

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What is the role of Odysseus's wife Penelope in the 'Odyssey'?

• A) She plays the role of a sorceress

• B) She is a man-eating giant

• C) She is a long-lost king

• D) She plays the role of a host

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How many years has Odysseus been away from his family?

• A) 10 years

• B) 20 years

• C) 30 years

• D) 40 years

What is the significance of the word 'rhapsode'?

• A) It means a man-eating giant

• B) It means a sorceress

• C) It means stitching together

• D) It means a long-lost king

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What is the danger of incurring the wrath of the gods?

• A) They can turn men into pigs

• B) They can take away a long-lost king's throne

• C) They can cause mishaps and troubles

• D) They can perform incredible feats

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