Exploring Characters and Events in Odyssey

Who is the main hero of "The Odyssey"?

• Achilles

• Odysseus

• Hercules

• Perseus

Which character is known for their wisdom and helps Odysseus on his journey?

• Zeus

• Athena

• Poseidon

• Hermes

What is the name of Odysseus's wife who waits for him to return from his journey?

• Helen

• Penelope

• Circe

• Calypso

Which event involves Odysseus and his men escaping from a giant's cave?

• The Trojan Horse

• The Cyclops

• The Sirens

• The Lotus Eaters

What is the name of Odysseus's son?

• Telemachus

• Achilles

• Hector

• Paris

Which goddess keeps Odysseus on her island for several years?

• Calypso

• Circe

• Hera

• Artemis

What is the name of the sea monster that Odysseus must pass on his journey home?

• Medusa

• Scylla

• Charybdis

• Hydra

Which event involves Odysseus's men being turned into animals?

• The Sirens

• The Cyclops

• Circe's Island

• The Underworld

Who is the king of the gods that occasionally helps Odysseus?

• Hades

• Zeus

• Apollo

• Ares

What is the name of the island where Odysseus is held captive by Calypso?

• Ithaca

• Ogygia

• Sparta

• Troy