The Odyssey (reading & coloring activity sheet)

What is "The Odyssey"?

• A) A short story written by Homer.

• B) An epic poem written by Homer.

• C) A novel about the Trojan War.

• D) A play about Odysseus' journey.

Why was Odysseus' wife, Penelope, being pursued by many suitors?

• A) Because Odysseus was presumed dead.

• B) Because she was a famous warrior.

• C) Because she was lost at sea.

• D) Because she was the queen of Ithaca.

What caused Odysseus' men to forget about returning home?

• A) They were cursed by the gods.

• B) They ate lotus flowers.

• C) They were captured by the Trojans.

• D) They fell asleep and lost track of time.

How did Odysseus and his men escape from Polyphemus the cyclops?

• A) By sailing away while he slept.

• B) By defeating him in battle.

• C) By hiding under his sheep.

• D) By offering him a gift.

Who did Odysseus foolishly reveal his name to, which caused Poseidon to remember him?

• Aeolus

• Circe

• A cyclops

• His crew

What did Aeolus give to Odysseus to help him get back to Ithaca?

• A map

• A bag filled with all the winds except the westbound wind

• A magic oar

• A compass

What happened when Odysseus' crew opened the bag given by Aeolus?

• They found gold and silver.

• They were granted immortality.

• They released the winds.

• They discovered a secret message.

Who turned Odysseus' crew into pigs on the island they were sent to after the winds were released?

• Poseidon

• Aeolus

• A cyclops

• Circe

How were Odysseus' men turned back into humans?

• By defeating Circe in battle

• With the help of the gods

• After Odysseus solved a riddle

• When they reached the shores of Ithaca

Who did Odysseus meet in the underworld that prophesied his future?

• His living friends

• The gods of Olympus

• His dead friends

• The Sirens