The Odyssey Quiz

What did Odysseus use to protect his men from the Sirens' songs?

• Cotton

• Beewax

• Cloth

• Leaves

Who are Scylla and Charybdis?

• Two islands

• Two sea monsters

• Two gods

• Two sailors

What advice did Circe give Odysseus regarding Scylla and Charybdis?

• Fight both monsters

• Sail past Scylla and sacrifice six men

• Avoid both monsters

• Sail past Charybdis and sacrifice six men

Why did Odysseus not mention the Sirens' songs to his men?

• He forgot

• He wanted to surprise them

• He didn't want to paralyze them with fear

• He didn't think it was important

What did Eurylochus convince the men to do on the island of the Sun?

• Eat the cattle of the Sun

• Sail away immediately

• Build a new ship

• Pray to the gods

What was the consequence of eating the cattle of the Sun?

• They were forgiven

• They were punished by the gods

• They found treasure

• They became immortal

How did Odysseus survive the destruction of his ship?

• He swam to shore

• He was rescued by a passing ship

• He hung onto a piece of wood

• He flew away

What does the song of the Sirens represent according to the analysis?

• Pure, unmotivated desire

• Wisdom and knowledge

• Fear and danger

• Love and compassion

What is Scylla described as in the text?

• A beautiful goddess

• A terrible six-headed monster

• A wise old man

• A gentle giant

What does the analysis suggest about the role reversal of Odysseus and Eurylochus?

• Odysseus becomes more sensible

• Eurylochus becomes more reckless

• Odysseus becomes more reckless

• Eurylochus becomes more sensible