The Odyssey Quiz

Who has been ensnared by the nymph Calypso for 7 years?

• Odysseus

• Zeus

• Poseidon

• Athena

Which goddess is a fan of Odysseus and persuades Zeus on his behalf?

• Calypso

• Cersei

• Penelope

• Athena

How long has Odysseus been gone from Ithaca?

• 25 years

• 15 years

• 10 years

• 20 years

What does Penelope promise to do when she finishes her weaving?

• Marry one of her suitors

• Leave Ithaca

• Celebrate a festival

• Find Odysseus

Who really dislikes Odysseus and plots his downfall?

• Zeus

• Hermes

• Poseidon

• Apollo

What is the name of Poseidon's son whom Odysseus blinded?

• Theseus

• Hercules

• Cerberus

• Polyphemus

Which character turns Odysseus into a beggar to stay incognito?

• Athena

• Hermes

• Ares

• Hephaestus

What competition does Penelope arrange for the suitors?

• A foot race

• A riddle contest

• Stringing Odysseus's bow

• A wrestling match

Who helps ensure that Odysseus is in the clear after the suitors' families are angry?

• Ares

• Apollo

• Hermes

• Athena

What supernatural beings did Odysseus encounter on his journey?

• Elves and Dwarves

• Sirens and Cyclops

• Giants and Dragons

• Witches and Goblins