The Odyssey: Books 1-10

Who is the main character in The Odyssey?

• Hercules

• Achilles

• Perseus

• Odysseus

What is the name of the cyclops encountered by Odysseus?

• Cyclopes

• Cyclopsus

• Cyclopic

• Polyphemus

Which god helps Odysseus in his journey?

• Zeus

• Poseidon

• Athena

• Hades

What is the name of the island where Odysseus encounters the Lotus Eaters?

• Rhodes

• Djerba

• Santorini

• Crete

Who warns Odysseus about the dangers of the Sirens?

• Athena

• Hermes

• Zeus

• Circe

What does Odysseus do to escape from the Cyclops?

• Odysseus kills the Cyclops and escapes

• Odysseus befriends the Cyclops and escapes

• Odysseus hides from the Cyclops and escapes

• Odysseus blinds the Cyclops and escapes

Who does Odysseus encounter in the Land of the Dead?

• ghosts

• zombies

• vampires

• spirits of the dead

What do the Sirens use to lure sailors to their deaths?

• Their enchanting spells

• Their music

• Their beauty

• Their voices

Who is the king of the Phaeacians?

• Alcinous

• Poseidon

• Homer

• Odysseus

What is the name of Odysseus' wife?

• Helen

• Athena

• Circe

• Penelope