The Odyssey

What is an epic poem? 

• A super awesome, really long poem 
• A long poem that tells the story of a hero, originally passed down orally
• A poem written a long time ago 
• I have no clue. 

The Odyssey tells the story of Odyssey's long journey home after the Trojan War and what happens to him and his men on the way home.
They are trying to get home to... 

• Troy 
• Ithaca
• VGV
• Italy 

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Who wrote The Odyssey? 

• Homer 
• Some dead guy 
• Odysseus 
• Nobody Knows 

Character motivation: the reason a character thinks, feels, or acts a certain way 
What was Odysseus' motivation? 

• To save Penelope from the suitors 
• To have fun 
• To get back home to Ithaca and his family 
• To win the war 

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The Trojan War was Odysseus'
Call to Adventure.
Which events, other than the Cyclops Island, are part of Odysseus' Road of Trials? 

• The island of Cicones where Odysseus' men stole and took women as prisoners.
• The Land of the Lotus Eaters where the men who were sent to check out the island ate the lotus flower and wanted to stay/forgot their purpose. 
• The Sirens - creatures hypnotize the men with their songs to lure them to death. Odysseus saves them with beeswax. 
• All of the above. 

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On the Island of the Cyclops, Odysseus goes by what name to trick the Cyclops?
What causes him to tell him his real name as he leaves the island? 

• 1. Nobody
  2. Odysseus' pride 
• 1. King of Ithaca
  2. A Dare
• 1. The Odd Guy 
  2. Odysseus' humility
• 1. Nothing
  2. He doesn't. 

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How long is Odysseus' journey?

• 20 years
• 50 years
• 10 years
• 5 years 

What was Odysseus' transformation?

• Beginning: Not a smart person 
  End: Intelligent 
• Beginning: cocky, arrogant, overly proud leader
  End: learns humility, becomes humble
• Beginning: weak and manipulative leader 
  End: stronger and quieter
• Beginning: happy to see his family 
  End: Misses his family 

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Based on what you learned from reading the story, what is the theme of Tales from the Odyssey?

• Acting foolish only leads to mistakes

• Never give up in the face of difficulty

• Just wait patiently and trouble will pass

• Overcome challenges by planning ahead

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In Tales from the Odyssey, the main character, Odysseus is ...

• an ancient god

• an excellent sailor

• a famous Trojan warrior

• a leader of Greek soldiers

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