The Odyssey Review Books 1, 5, 9, and 11

At the beginning of the epic, Odysseus is being held captive in the caverns of Ogygia by whom?

• Odysseus is held captive by Poseidon.

• Odysseus is held captive by Polyphemus.

• Odysseus is held captive by Calypso.

• Odysseus is held captive by Circe.

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Why is the story of Aegisthus, Clytemnestra, and Orestes significant?

• Their story is a prequel to the Odyssey.

• They are characters who will play pivotal roles later in the plot.

• They are characters who symbolize important places in the Odyssey.

• They are characters who foreshadow events for Odysseus, Penelope, and Telemachus.

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Odysseus is loved/pitied by all of the gods except for whom?

• Poseidon hates Odysseus.

• Zeus hates Odysseus.

• Athena hates Odysseus.

• Hermes hates Odysseus.

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Which of the gods and goddesses is Odysseus' greatest ally?

• His greatest ally is Zeus.

• His greatest ally is Poseidon.

• His greatest ally is Hermes.

• His greatest ally is Athena.

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According to Telemachus, what is the problem in Ithaca?

• The people are starving.

• The country is on the verge of a civil war.

• The palace has been overrun by suitors who refuse to leave.

• Thieves keep stealing the livestock.

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What does Phemius sing that causes Penelope to weep?

• He sings about the kidnapping of Helen.

• He sings about the Trojan War.

• He sings about the Achaeans return from Troy.

• He sings about the death of Odysseus.

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What does Zeus say is the reason Poseidon hates Odysseus?

• Odysseus wounded Poseidon in battle

• Odysseus blinded his son

• Odysseus had an affair with his wife

• Odysseus battled Poseidon for possession of the seas

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How is the Odyssey written?

• Linear plot

• In chronological order

• Non-Linear plot

• Backwards

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What excuse does Calypso give for the gods wanting her to free Odysseus?

• they are jealous of her

• gods/godesses are only allowed to keep a prisoner for 3 years

• Hermes is throwing a fit

• they weren't going to listen to Zeus

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What does Leucothea give Odysseus to save him from drowning?

• her veil

• Poseidon's trident

• a ship

• a wave to carry him to shore

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