Land of the Dead Odyssey

____ is a blind prophet in the Land of the Dead.

• Telemachus

• Teiresias

• Eurylochus

• Polites

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____ is the sovereign of Death.

• Hades

• Persephone

• Cerberus

• Teiresias

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Odysseus is sent from Circe's island to the Land of the Dead to speak with Tiresias who is a _______

• Odysseus' childhood friend

• deceased dog

• fallen solidier

• blind prophet

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Which of his own relatives does Odysseus see in the Underworld?

• Father

• Mother

• Wife

• Son

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In the Underworld, this character refuses to speak to Odysseus

• Agamemnon

• Ajax

• Alcmena

• Heracles

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Who is the ruler of the Underworld in Greek mythology?

• Zeus

• Poseidon

• Hades

• Apollo

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What is the primary reason Odysseus visits the Land of the Dead?

• To find treasure

• To seek advice from Teiresias

• To rescue his crew

• To meet his father

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Which character in the Land of the Dead is known for their wisdom and prophecy?

• Achilles

• Teiresias

• Hercules

• Orpheus

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What does Odysseus offer as a sacrifice to the spirits in the Underworld?

• A lamb

• A bull

• A goat

• A pig

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Which of these is a theme explored in the Land of the Dead episode of the Odyssey?

• Hospitality

• Revenge

• Fate and prophecy

• Love

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