Greek Mythology Quizs

Odysseus wishes to see the caveman and what he had to offer, despite his men's desire to steal the Cyclops' cheese and animals and depart immediately.

• A thrilling quest for treasure.

• An exciting adventure or new knowledge.

• A desire for revenge against the Cyclops.

• A plan to escape from danger.

Definition of an epic

• A short story about a hero's journey.

• A long narrative poem based on important events in the history or folklore of a nation or culture.

• A type of drama that focuses on tragic events.

• A collection of short poems about nature.

Aphrodite

• The goddess of love

• The goddess of war

• The goddess of wisdom

• The goddess of the harvest

Odysseus

• He was a famous Greek hero.

• He was a Roman general.

• He was a mythical creature.

• He was a philosopher from Athens.

Action taken by Polyphemus that impacts future events in the epic.

• He begs his father, Poseidon, to curse Odysseus.

• He helps Odysseus escape from his cave.

• He offers Odysseus a treasure for safe passage.

• He challenges Odysseus to a wrestling match.

Athena

• The goddess of wisdom and battle

• The goddess of love and beauty

• The goddess of the harvest

• The goddess of the hunt

Odysseus's time on Circe's island

• 6 months

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 3 months

Zeus

• The god of the sky

• The god of the underworld

• The god of war

• The god of the sea

The Trojan War lasted ten long years.

• True

• False

• It lasted five years

• It lasted twenty years

The Odyssey starts in the middle of the story. Odysseus is telling King Alcinous where he has been for the last ten years.

• He is telling his story to try and get a ship to take him back home.

• He is seeking advice on how to defeat his enemies.

• He is recounting his adventures to entertain the king.

• He is asking for a place to stay during his travels.