Quiz on Epic Poetry

What is one of the oldest forms of narrative?

• Lyric poetry

• Epic poetry

• Novel

• Short story

What did Homer do with The Odyssey?

• He translated it into Latin.

• He created a new genre of poetry.

• He took a story that had been sung for centuries and wrote it down.

• He read it aloud in public for the first time.

What did Homer's style and form in The Odyssey influence?

• Modern novelists

• Contemporary playwrights

• Greek and Latin poets

• Renaissance artists

What is an epic poem?

• A short, lyrical work of poetry.

• A lengthy, narrative work of poetry.

• A modern, abstract form of poetry.

• A collection of poems by various authors.

What do epic poems typically detail?

• The daily life of contemporary people.

• Extraordinary feats and adventures of characters from a distant past.

• Simple stories about animals and nature.

• Personal emotions and experiences of the poet.

What does the word "epic" come from?

• A Latin term meaning "heroic story."

• A French term meaning "grand tale."

• An ancient Greek term "epos," which means "story, word, poem."

• An Old English term meaning "legendary saga."

How long does an epic plot typically span?

• A few days

• Several months

• Many years

• A single event

What does the setting of an epic usually involve?

• A single city

• Great distances and foreign lands

• A confined space

• Virtual environments

Which of the following themes are reflected in epic poems?

• Timeless concerns such as courage, honor, life, and death

• Modern issues like technology and social media

• Everyday life and personal anecdotes

• Comedy and light-hearted entertainment

What is an epic hero?

• A character with magical powers

• A larger-than-life character who embodies the ideals of a nation or race

• A supporting character in a story

• A villain who opposes the main character