The Odyssey (Sample quiz)

Which of the following tone is used the poem, The Odyssey?

• Somber and mournful

• Cynical and pessimistic

• Nostalgic and contemplative

• Humorous and optimistic

What genre of poetry is The Odyssey?

• Epic poem

• Free verse

• Prose

• Ballad

What is the theme of The Odyssey?

• Love for family

• Strength conquers all

• Power of cunning over strength

• Friendship is can be found in an unexpected way

How many years did odysseus sailed in the ocean?

• 10

• 20

• 30

• 40

What type of poem is The Odyssey?

• Narrative

• Lyric

• Prose

• Elegy

Who first finds aodysseus on the island Scheria?

• Telemachus

• King Alcinous

• Nausicaa

• Circe

Who is Argus?

• The master of the winds

• Penelope's chief suitor

• The cyclops

• Odysseus' old dog

How does Athena disguise herself to make preparations for Telemachus' journey?

• As a beggar

• As Antinous

• As mentor

• As Mephistopheles

Which plant makes the sailors forget their desire to return home?

• Lotus

• Poppy

• Lethe-root

• Hemlock

In Penelope's archery contest, through how many axes must Odysseus fire his arrow?

• Two

• Eight

• Twelve

• Thirty