Sailing From Troy (Review)

Who is Odysseus' father?

• Laertes
• Zeus
• Achilles
• Hercules

What is the name of the island where Odysseus' home is located?

• Ismarus
• Troy
• Ithaca
• Cicones

How do the gods affect Odysseus and his crew on their journey?

• It guarantees their safe return home.
• It helps them succeed in every battle.
• It causes them to face many challenges.
• It has no effect on their journey.

What does Odysseus mean by saying he never gave consent to stay with Calypso?

• He enjoyed his time with her.
• He was forced to stay against his will.
• He wanted to leave but couldn't find a way.
• He forgot about his home.

How does Odysseus feel about his home?

• He wishes to never return.
• He longs for it despite his adventures.
• He sees it as a place of pain.
• He is indifferent to it.

What’s the difference between Odysseus fighting in battle and his wish to go home and live in peace?

• He enjoys fighting more than being at home.
• He longs for peace but is often in conflict with glory.

• He finds peace in the chaos of war.
• He prefers to stay in battle rather than return home.

What challenges did Odysseus and his crew face after the raid of Isamarus?

• An army of Cicones.
• A peaceful journey home.
• A celebration in Ithaca.
• A storm at sea.

What does the line “Six benches were left empty in every ship” mean?

• The men forgot to bring their weapons.

• The ships were too big for the crew

• Many of Odysseus’s men were missing because they died

• The benches were broken during battle

What is Xenia, and why is it important in The Odyssey?

• A Greek word for bravery in battle

• A rule that all heroes must fight monsters

• The Greek custom of showing kindness and hospitality to guests

• The name of Odysseus’s ship