The Odyssey Quiz- Re Take

What is the primary reason Odysseus tells Polyphemus his name is "Nobody"?

• To amuse himself

• To trick Polyphemus into calling for help

• To prevent Polyphemus from revealing his identity

• To protect his crew from immediate harm

In Book 12, Odysseus instructs his men to plug their ears with beeswax while passing the Sirens. What trait does this decision best illustrate?

• Bravery

• Leadership

• Cunning

• Loyalty

Which of these events most clearly illustrates a hero’s journey in *The Odyssey*?

• Odysseus’s marriage to Penelope

• Telemachus’s quest to learn about his father

• The suitors’ attempt to ambush Telemachus

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     Odysseus's refusal to leave Calypso’s island 

Which of the following quotes best demonstrates Odysseus’s bravery?

• Row! Row for your lives!

• Tie me tightly to the mast, and do not release me.

• I clung to that trunk as Charybdis gulped the sea down.

• I will not abandon my men to Circe’s magic.

Why does Odysseus reveal his true identity to Polyphemus after escaping?

• To challenge Polyphemus further

• To boast of his cleverness

• To warn Polyphemus about divine punishment

• To ensure his crew’s safety

In Book 11, what enables Odysseus to speak with the spirits in the Land of the Dead?

• Hermes gives him a potion.

• He performs a ritual sacrifice.

• Tiresias grants him permission.

• Athena opens the gates for him.

In Book 16, what is revealed about Odysseus’s character through his plan to defeat the suitors?

• He is impulsive but daring.

• He relies heavily on divine help.

• He is strategic and patient. 

      He prioritizes loyalty over strategy. 

• He prioritizes loyalty over strategy. 

Why do the suitors plan to ambush Telemachus on his return to Ithaca?

• They want to eliminate a rival for the throne.

• They fear his divine favor.

• They believe he will attack them first.

• They wish to steal his ship.

In Book 9, how does Odysseus's encounter with Polyphemus highlight his flaws?

• He underestimates his opponent’s strength.

• He delays their escape unnecessarily.

• He put his crew in danger by revealing his identity.

• He relies too heavily on Athena’s aid.

What does Odysseus’s decision to let Telemachus fight alongside him reveal about their relationship?

• He doubts Telemachus’s abilities.

• He recognizes Telemachus’s maturity.

• He is overconfident in their chances.

•     He relies more on divine intervention.