The Odyssey Quiz

Who is the author of The Odyssey?

• Homer

• Shakespeare

• Virgil

• Sophocles

Why is Poseidon angry at Odysseus?

• Odysseus blinded his son, Polyphemus

• Odysseus stole his trident

• Odysseus insulted him

• Odysseus invaded his kingdom

Why are the suitors at Odysseus’s palace in Ithaca?

• They want to marry Penelope

• They are looking for treasure

• They are hiding from enemies

• They are seeking Odysseus's help

How did Penelope stall the suitors?

• By weaving and unweaving a shroud

• By hiding in a secret room

• By pretending to be ill

• By sending them on a quest

Who helped Telemachus on his trip to Pylos and Sparta?

• Athena

• Zeus

• Hermes

• Apollo

What happened to Agamemnon after the Trojan War?

• He was murdered by his wife's lover

• He became king of Troy

• He was lost at sea

• He retired peacefully

What does Odysseus tell the king and queen of Phaecia?

• The story of his journey

• A prophecy about their kingdom

• A tale of the gods

• A warning about an impending war

Describe the encounter with Polyphemus.

• Odysseus blinds the Cyclops to escape

• Odysseus befriends the Cyclops

• Odysseus is captured and held prisoner

• Odysseus negotiates with the Cyclops

What happens when Odysseus’s crew is too curious?

• They open a bag of winds and are blown off course

• They find a hidden treasure

• They anger the gods

• They discover a new land

How long did Odysseus stay with Circe?

• One year

• One month

• One week

• One day