The Odyssey Books 1-5

At the beginning of the epic, Odysseus is being held captive by whom?

• Odysseus is held captive by Poseidon.

• Odysseus is held captive by Polyphemus.

• Odysseus is held captive by Calypso.

• Odysseus is held captive by Circe.

Odysseus is loved by all of the gods except for whom?

• Poseidon hates Odysseus.

• Zeus hates Odysseus.

• Athena hates Odysseus.

• Hermes hates Odysseus.

Which of the gods and goddesses is Odysseus' greatest ally?

• His greatest ally is Zeus.

• His greatest ally is Poseidon.

• His greatest ally is Hermes.

• His greatest ally is Athena.

According to Telemachus, what is the problem in Ithaca?

• The people are starving.

• The country is on the verge of a civil war.

• The palace has been overrun by suitors who refuse to leave.

• Thieves keep stealing the livestock.

Where does Athena direct Telemachus?

• She tells him to go to Troy and Sparta.

• She tells him to go to Pylos and Sparta.

• She tells him to go to Egypt and Pylos.

• She tells him to go to Troy and Pylos.

Where is Telemachus when we first see him?

• Ithaca

• Ismaros

• The Island of the Lotus Eaters

• Telepylos

Before asking his guest questions, what does Telemachus do for him?

• Gives him a gift

• Feeds him food and water

• Saves him from a giant

• Finds him a seat

Why are the people feasting in Odysseus' palace?

• They want to be entertained by the servants

• They want to meet Telemachus

• They want to see the inside of the palace

• They want to meet and marry Penelope

What advice does Athena give Telemachus?

• Stand up for yourself

• Warn the suitors

• Talk to the people to get a social network

• Get information about your dad

(Fact Check) Who is the author of the Odyssey?

• Aristotle
• Sophocles
• Homer
• Plato