The Odyssey Quiz Part One

Who is the main protagonist of The Odyssey?

• Achilles

• Hector

• Odysseus

• Agamemnon

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How long does Odysseus' journey home take after the Trojan War?

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 15 years

• 20 years

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What is the name of Odysseus' home island?

• Sparta

• Troy

• Crete

• Ithaca

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Which goddess is Odysseus' main divine protector throughout his journey?

• Hera

• Athena

• Artemis

• Aphrodite

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What flower-like food causes Odysseus' men to forget their desire to return home?

• Lotus

• Rose

• Poppy

• Daffodil

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Who is the one-eyed giant that Odysseus encounters?

• Scylla

• Charybdis

• Polyphemus

• Cerberus

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What name does Odysseus give to the Cyclops when asked?

• Nobody

• Somebody

• Anybody

• Everybody

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How does Odysseus escape from the Cyclops' cave?

• He digs a tunnel

• He hides under sheep

• He uses magic

• He fights the Cyclops

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What does Odysseus receive from Aeolus to help him sail home?

• A magic compass

• A bag of winds

• An enchanted map

• A cursed amulet

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In the Land of the Dead, whom does Odysseus seek for advice?

• Zeus

• Achilles

• Tiresias

• Heracles

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