Odyssey Gillian Cross

Which text best supports why Odysseus was unhappy on Calypso's Island?

• Calypso's "love was relentless... Every day she offered to give him anything his heart desired except the one thing he really wanted.

• "She wouldn't let him leave her island.

• "Odysseus was wretched. He pined for his home, for his wife and son, for his own rocky island of Ithaca.

• "But what can a mortal man do against a goddess? All he could do was dream of going home.

What is Nausicaa's reaction to finding Odysseus washed up on the beach?

• She screamed and ran off.

• She faced Odysseus and waited for him to speak.

• She hid in the bushes.

• Wisely, she decided to take him straight back to the palace.

How did Penelope know for sure that the beggar was truly Odysseus?

• She tricked him by asking to move the bed.

• She recognized him in his own royal clothes.

• Telemachus told her that is was his father.

• Eurycleia insisted that the beggar was Odysseus.

What is the main theme of Gillian Cross's adaptation of 'The Odyssey'?

• Adventure and heroism

• Love and betrayal

• War and peace

• Friendship and loyalty

Which character in Gillian Cross's 'The Odyssey' is known for their wisdom and cunning?

• Telemachus

• Penelope

• Odysseus

• Athena

In Gillian Cross's 'The Odyssey', who is the faithful wife waiting for Odysseus's return?

• Calypso

• Circe

• Penelope

• Athena

What role does Athena play in Gillian Cross's 'The Odyssey'?

• She is an antagonist

• She is a guide and protector

• She is a rival

• She is a neutral observer

How does Gillian Cross portray the character of Telemachus in 'The Odyssey'?

• As a brave warrior

• As a loyal son

• As a cunning trickster

• As a wise king

What is the significance of the Trojan War in Gillian Cross's 'The Odyssey'?

• It is the main setting

• It is the reason for Odysseus's journey

• It is a minor subplot

• It is unrelated to the story

Which literary device is frequently used by Gillian Cross in 'The Odyssey'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Personification