Vocabulary Quiz

What is the meaning of the word 'Odysseus'?

• A. A Greek hero and king of Ithaca

• B. A type of fruit

• C. A famous poet

• D. A mythical creature

Who is the Greek god associated with the sea?

• A. Zeus

• B. Poseidon

• C. Hades

• D. Apollo

What did the suitors of Penelope do to deserve punishment?

• A. They stole from Odysseus

• B. They insulted the gods

• C. They killed Odysseus' comrades

• D. They tried to marry Penelope

Which word means 'in spite of that; however'?

• A. Nevertheless

• B. Immortal

• C. Insolent

• D. Mischief

What is a veil?

• A. A type of clothing

• B. A type of food

• C. A type of weapon

• D. A type of animal

What does the word 'comrades' mean?

• A. Enemies

• B. Friends

• C. Relatives

• D. Strangers

What is the opposite of 'joy'?

• A. Happiness

• B. Sorrow

• C. Excitement

• D. Pleasure

What does it mean to 'protect' something?

• A. To destroy it

• B. To hide it

• C. To keep it safe

• D. To sell it

What is the definition of 'plagiarism'?

• A. A type of disease

• B. A type of music

• C. A type of food

• D. The act of using someone else's work without permission

What is a 'dialogue'?

• A. A type of dance

• B. A type of animal

• C. A conversation between two or more people

• D. A type of plant