The Odyssey: Vocab 1.1

Who is considered to be the author of the Iliad and the Odyssey?

(Hint: Same name, just not the one in the photo)

True or False: There is a lot of information available about Homer.

• True

• False

What is the meaning of the word 'Contend'?

• To agree

• To struggle to overcome

• To ignore

• To celebrate

What does the word 'Wiley' mean?

• Honest and straightforward

• Sneaky, cunning

• Lazy and slow

• Brave and bold

What is the meaning of the word 'Insolent'?

• Kind and respectful

• Rude, arrogant, lacking respect

• Quiet and shy

• Happy and cheerful

Fill in the blank: The word 'Pillage' means _________.

• The word 'Pillage' means to rob a place using violence.

• The word 'Pillage' means to loot a settlement peacefully.

• The word 'Pillage' means to rebuild a structure after damage.

• The word 'Pillage' means to decorate a city with elaborate art.

What is the meaning of the word 'provisions'?

• A) A type of clothing

• B) Supplies for an army or a group of travellers

• C) A musical instrument

• D) A type of vehicle

What is the meaning of the word 'Avenged'?

• To forgive someone for their mistakes

• Taking revenge or punishing someone for hurting one’s self or others

• To forget about a wrongdoing

• To help someone in need

Fill in the blank: Poseidon sought to ______ his son Polyphemus after Odysseus tricked him.

• avenge

• betray

• anoint

• scorn

What does the word 'Becalmed' mean?

• Stranded on the sea due to complete lack of wind

• Sailing smoothly with the wind

• Anchored at the harbor

• Sailing against the wind