The Odyssey: Key Events and Characters

The transcript narrates the epic tale of the Trojan War and Odysseus' journey home. It begins with the prolonged siege of Troy, highlighting the Greeks' use of the Trojan Horse to infiltrate the city. The story then follows Odysseus as he faces numerous challenges, including encounters with Circe and the Sirens, before finally returning to Ithaca to reclaim his home and family.

What was the primary reason for the Greeks' prolonged siege of Troy?

• To conquer new lands

• To avenge a fallen hero

• To gain wealth

• To retrieve Helen

Why did the Trojans decide to bring the wooden horse into their city?

• They believed it was a gift to Athena

• They planned to dismantle it for wood

• They wanted to use it as a monument

• They thought it would bring them good luck

What was the outcome of the Greeks hiding inside the wooden horse?

• They used it to escape from Troy

• They were trapped inside the horse

• They successfully infiltrated and conquered Troy

• They were discovered and killed

How did Ulisse and his men escape from Polifemo's cave?

• They killed Polifemo

• They hid under sheep

• They bribed Polifemo

• They used a secret tunnel

What transformation did Circe perform on Ulisse's men?

• Turned them into lions

• Turned them into trees

• Turned them into pigs

• Turned them into birds

What did Ulisse use to protect his men from the Sirens' song?

• Magic potions

• Earplugs

• Spells

• Wax

How long did Ulisse stay on Calypso's island?

• Seven years

• Five years

• Three years

• One year

What did Calypso offer Ulisse to make him stay?

• A kingdom

• Power

• Immortality

• Wealth

What was the final destination of Ulisse's journey?

• Sparta

• Athens

• Troy

• Ithaca

Who helped Ulisse escape from Calypso's island?

• Apollo

• Zeus

• Hermes

• Athena