Odyssey Notes Quiz

What is Homer traditionally thought to be?

• A historian

• A blind poet

• A Greek warrior

• A philosopher

Which two epic poems is Homer credited with writing?

• The Republic and The Laws

• The Aeneid and Metamorphoses

• The Iliad and The Odyssey

• The Divine Comedy and Paradise Lost

What is "The Odyssey" in relation to "The Iliad"?

• A) A prequel

• B) A sequel

• C) A translation

• D) An adaptation

How long did the war described in "The Iliad" last?

• A) 10 years

• B) 5 years

• C) 20 years

• D) 100 years

Who ran off with Paris, leading to the war in "The Iliad"?

• A) Athena

• B) Helen

• C) Penelope

• D) Aphrodite

What is "The Iliad" primarily a tale of?

• Historical events

• Myth and magic

• Scientific discoveries

• Autobiographical experiences

What role did the gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece play according to the text?

• They were merely observers of the war.

• They took sides in the war and assisted human characters.

• They were the main characters leading the wars.

• They were against all forms of war and did not participate.

Who proclaimed Paris, the prince of Troy, to be the judge of the most fairest goddess?

• Hera

• Athena

• Aphrodite

• Zeus

What did Hera promise Paris if he chose her as the fairest goddess?

• The most beautiful woman in the world

• Wealth

• Power

• His safety

Which goddess did Paris choose as the fairest, leading to her promising him Helen, the wife of Menelaus?

• Hera

• Athena

• Aphrodite

• None of the above