Epic Poetry and the Trojan War Quiz

What is an epic poem?

• A short narrative poem focusing on a single event or character.

• A lengthy poem that tells the story of a hero's deeds, often involving supernatural elements.

• A lyrical poem that expresses personal emotions or feelings in a song-like manner.

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Why did the Greeks have a hard time conquering Troy?

• The Trojan army outnumbered the Greeks, making direct battles difficult.

• The city of Troy was surrounded by massive walls that made it nearly impossible to breach.

• The Trojans were aided by the gods, who protected the city from invasion.

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Where Odysseus is when Book 1 begins:

• Leaving the Trojan War

• On Ogygia, kept prisoner by a nymph Calypso

• In the Cyclops cave

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Why is Telemachus struggling at the beginning of The Odyssey?

• His household is being disrespected by the suitors who are courting his mother, Penelope.

• He is trying to win his father's approval by completing difficult tasks.

• He is lost at sea, searching for news of his father, Odysseus.

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When Polyphemus is blinded by Odysseus, his brothers don’t help him because...

• They were laughing too hard.

• He says “Nobody” did it.

• They were afraid of Odysseus.

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How did Odysseus and his men escape from the cave?

• They disguised themselves as fellow Cyclopses.

• They disguised themselves as sheep.

• They didn’t - that's how Odysseus’ men all died.

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Who says “O hear me, lord, blue girdler of the islands, grant that Odysseus, raider of cities, never see home. Should destiny intend that he shall see his roof again, far be that day, and dark the years between”?

• Polyphemus

• Poseidon

• Telemachus

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Which of the following character traits does NOT describe Odysseus’ actions in Book 9 “The Cyclops’ Cave”?

• Loyal

• Egotistical

• Thoughtful

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Which of the following statements most closely describes how Zaroff ensures that he has challenging prey on the island?

• He kidnaps and hunts men from the local village.

• He invites well-known intellectuals to stay with him and go hunting.

• He tricks passing ships into crashing and hunts the survivors.

• He breeds dangerous animals to hunt.

The following passage mainly shows that “We should have some good hunting up the Amazon. Great sport, hunting.” “The best sport in the world,” agreed Rainsford. “For the hunter,” amended Whitney. “Not for the jaguar.”

• Whitney does not like to hunt animals because he loves animals.

• Rainsford does not care about the animal’s perspective in hunting.

• Rainsford does not approve of hunting because it is cruel to end an animal’s life.

• Whitney believes hunting is only enjoyable for the hunter, not the hunted.

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