Quiz on The Odyssey

Who gathers people to the meeting grounds at dawn?

• Odysseus

• Athena

• Demodocus

• Poseidon

What does Alcinous ask his people to do?

• Build a temple

• Gather for a feast

• Sing a song

• Compete in a race

Who sings about the battle between Odysseus and Achilles?

• Laodamas

• Alcinous

• Demodocus

• Broadsea

What competition does Laodamas invite Odysseus to join?

• Wrestling

• Footrace

• Discus-throwing

• Sailing

Who taunts Odysseus, claiming he must not be skilled in athletics?

• Athena

• Broadsea

• Alcinous

• Hephaestus

Who praises Odysseus and urges him on during the competition?

• Alcinous

• Athena

• Poseidon

• Ares

What does Alcinous say the Phaeacians excel in?

• Wrestling and discus-throwing

• Racing and sailing

• Singing and dancing

• Building ships

Who is Aphrodite's husband?

• Ares

• Hephaestus

• Helios

• Poseidon

What does Hephaestus use to trap Ares and Aphrodite?

• A net

• Chains

• A spell

• A cage

Who can convince Hephaestus to free Ares?

• Athena

• Poseidon

• Alcinous

• Demodocus