Odyssey Part One

What does Circe turn Odysseus' men into?

• Lions

• Wolves

• Bears

• Pigs

What mythical creatures lure sailors to their doom with their enchanting songs?

• Harpies

• Sirens

• Nymphs

• Furies

How does Odysseus protect his crew from the Sirens' song?

• He plugs their ears with wax

• He makes them wear helmets

• He sings louder than the Sirens

• He casts a spell on them

What is the name of Odysseus' wife who waits for him in Ithaca?

• Helen

• Clytemnestra

• Penelope

• Andromache

Who is Telemachus in relation to Odysseus?

• His father

• His brother

• His son

• His cousin

What happens to Odysseus' men when they eat the cattle of the Sun God?

• They turn into animals

• They are struck by lightning

• They fall asleep for years

• They forget who they are

How does Odysseus prove his identity when he finally returns home?

• He shows a scar on his leg

• He performs a feat of strength

• He recites a secret poem

• He presents a royal seal

Odysseus leaves Calypso's island after she helps him

• build a raft

• find supplies

• draw a map

• collect firewood

What does Odysseus compare the Cyclops with? (lines 193-198, pg. 1216)

• a squirming puppy

• a wild animal

• the god Zeus

• a meal

Which trait of an epic hero does Odysseus show when he ties his men to the rams?

• honesty

• courage

• strength

• cleverness