Let's Review "The Odyssey" Books 1-2,5, and 9 (H)

Book #9 begins with this type of opening

• In Media Res

• Invocation of the muse

• Epic Argument

• A totally original song composed by Elton John

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Odysseus is famous for being

• witty

• cunning

• kind and caring

• honest and straightforward

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What is the name of the Cyclops Odysseus blinds?

• Polymporphus

• Dale

• Polyphemus

• Polyphemur

Who does Odysseus make an offering to after escaping the Cyclops?

• Poseidon

• Hades

• Zeus

• Dale

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Friendly group who offers Odysseus's men a sweet treat.

• White Walkers

• Lotus Eaters

• Libertarians

• The Dark Brotherhood

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Cannibals who throw boulders at Odysseus' ship

• Laestrygones

• White Walkers

• Cyclopes

• Libertarians

Where does Athena direct Telemachus?

• She tells him to go to Troy and Sparta.

• She tells him to go to Pylos and Sparta.

• She tells him to go to Egypt and Pylos.

• She tells him to go to Troy and Pylos.

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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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Whom does Athena disguise herself as before visiting Telemachus?

• Athena disguises herself as Odysseus.

• Athena disguises herself as Nestor.

• Athena disguises herself as Mentes.

• Athena disguises herself as Mentor.

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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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