Quiz on Greek Mythology

(a)   is described as being blind in the notes.

• Odysseus
• Zeus
• Homer
• Muse

Match the following figures with their roles in the story of Odysseus.

• God of music

• Hera

• Asked to sing through Homer

• Apollo

• Queen of the gods

• Muse

• Goddess of wisdom

• Athena

Match the following gods with their titles:

• King of the Gods

• Ares

• God of the Sea

• Zeus

• God of the Underworld

• Poseidon

• God of War

• Hades

What did the shipmates do that led to their demise?

• They fought with each other.

• They got lost at sea.

• They killed and feasted on the cattle of Lord Helios, the Sun God.

• They abandoned their leader.

What was the consequence of the shipmates' recklessness?

• They were saved by their leader.

• They found a new home.

• They were killed.

• They became heroes.

What did the leader try to do for his shipmates?

• He tried to find new land.

• He tried to bring them home.

• He tried to make them rich.

• He tried to make them famous.

Match the following desires with their corresponding options:

• Odysseus longs for his homeland and spouse

• To defeat his enemies

• Odysseus aims to conquer his foes

• To be home and with his wife

• Odysseus wishes to keep exploring

• To continue his adventures

• Odysseus seeks a new realm to rule

• To find a new kingdom

Who has kidnapped Odysseus according to Stanza 3?

• A siren

• A cyclops

• Calypso

• A goddess

What is Calypso described as in Stanza 3?

• A goddess

• A nymph

• A witch

• A queen

Which god did not pity him when he tried to leave?

• Zeus

• Hera

• Poseidon

• Apollo