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WorksheetsThe Odyssey, Books 1 and 5
Total questions: 44
Worksheet time: 15mins
The poet (or author) of "The Odyssey" is...
Ludwig Van Beethoven
Homer
Robert Fitzgerald
Joel Skidmore
Who is the "man skilled in all ways of contending" - the subject of the story the narrator would like to hear?
Telemachus
Odyessus
Ogygia
Achilles
Who is Odysseus's patron goddess?
Hera
Athena
Helen
Demeter
What is Odysseus's son's name, and where does he live?
Telemachus / Ithaca
Telemachus / Pylos
Telemachus / Ogygia
Telemachus / Illion
Who is sent to deliver the message from Zeus to free Odysseus?
Athena
Ares
Hermes
Zeus
In the Epic Simile on page 1206 Hermes is compared to what animal?
a pigeon
a lion
a gull
a bull
What is the invocation to the muse?
a name given to someone that is a quality or characteristic; similar to a nickname.
a prayer to a deity for help with a work of art.
a curse for great offense
a sacred ritual to be performed by a priest in the temple.
What is an epithet?
a name given to someone that is a quality or characteristic; similar to a nickname.
a prayer to a deity for help with a work of art.
a curse for great offense
a sacred ritual to be performed by a priest in the temple.
An epic is
A long narrative poem about a national or legendary hero
A children's story featuring magical creatures and lands
A story that makes a statement of truth and ends with a moral
A story that includes hyperbole and humor
Which of the following is NOT a quality of an epic hero?
Larger than life
A male of noble or legendary birth.
Has a journey of victories and triumphs without struggle.
Reflects the values and ideals of a society
Epics incorporate
History, myths, legends, and folktales
Fairy tales, fables, tall tales, and poetry
All of the above
None of the above
The Greek Code of Hospitality states:
A host has to meet the needs of any guest who comes to his or her home.
A guest may harm or steal from his or her host.
A host can kick out any unwelcome guest.
A guest can move in with a host and become a part of the family.
A primary epic is
a poem that was told orally and passed down from generation to generation without being written down.
a poem that was read aloud at dinners and other celebrations.
a poem that was written down out of the oral tradition
the first epic told in a series.
A secondary epic is
a poem that was told orally and passed down from generation to generation without being written down.
a poem that was read aloud at dinners and other celebrations.
a poem that was written down out of the oral tradition
the first epic told in a series.
Which was written first? The Illiad or The Odyssey?
The Illiad
The Odyssey
Who is Odysseus' patron god/goddess?
Athena
Zeus
Hermes
Poseidon
What is a plot strand?
An essential part of the plot that combine to create a bigger plot.
The theme/central idea of the text.
The order of the vents as they take place in the text.
An idea or concept that repeats throughout the text.
Which of the following is NOT one of the plot strands in The Odyessey?
The story of Odysseus' wife, Penelope, and their son, Telemachus, who were left at home for 20 years.
The story of Odysseus and his struggles to return home after 10 years at war.
The tale of Odysseus' return and and fight against the suitors who were trying to take his wife.
The ten year war to return Helen of Troy back to her husband, the king of Sparta.
An epic simile is
an elaborate or descriptive comparison of two things using like, as, or than.
a brief, descriptive phrase that characterizes a person, place, or thing - similar to a nickname.
to start a story "in the middle" of things.
an opening prayer to a muse to help with telling a story; also offers insight and background information to the audience.
An epithet is
an elaborate or descriptive comparison of two things using like, as, or than.
a brief, descriptive phrase that characterizes a person, place, or thing - similar to a nickname.
to start a story "in the middle" of things.
an opening prayer to a muse to help with telling a story; also offers insight and background information to the audience.
In media res means
an elaborate or descriptive comparison of two things using like, as, or than.
a brief, descriptive phrase that characterizes a person, place, or thing - similar to a nickname.
to start a story "in the middle" of things.
an opening prayer to a muse to help with telling a story; also offers insight and background information to the audience.
The Invocation to the Muse is
an elaborate or descriptive comparison of two things using like, as, or than.
a brief, descriptive phrase that characterizes a person, place, or thing - similar to a nickname.
to start a story "in the middle" of things.
an opening prayer to a muse to help with telling a story; also offers insight and background information to the audience.
Personification is
giving human like qualities to something that is not human.
giving hints or clues about events in the story that are to come.
high emotion or tension from the unknown that keeps the reader interested.
struggle between opposing forces
Conflict is
giving human like qualities to something that is not human.
giving hints or clues about events in the story that are to come.
high emotion or tension from the unknown that keeps the reader interested.
struggle between opposing forces
Suspense is
giving human like qualities to something that is not human.
giving hints or clues about events in the story that are to come.
high emotion or tension from the unknown that keeps the reader interested.
struggle between opposing forces
Foreshadowing is
giving human like qualities to something that is not human.
giving hints or clues about events in the story that are to come.
high emotion or tension from the unknown that keeps the reader interested.
struggle between opposing forces
Imagery is
words or phrases appealing to the senses (touch, taste, sound, sight, smell)
A pause in present action so that the character may revisit the past.
A long speech given in the presence of other characters
a poem that tells a story; written in verse and may rhyme
A flashback is
words or phrases appealing to the senses (touch, taste, sound, sight, smell)
A pause in present action so that the character may revisit the past.
A long speech given in the presence of other characters
a poem that tells a story; written in verse and may rhyme
A monologue is
words or phrases appealing to the senses (touch, taste, sound, sight, smell)
A pause in present action so that the character may revisit the past.
A long speech given in the presence of other characters
a poem that tells a story; written in verse and may rhyme
A narrative poem is
words or phrases appealing to the senses (touch, taste, sound, sight, smell)
A pause in present action so that the character may revisit the past.
A long speech given in the presence of other characters
a poem that tells a story; written in verse and may rhyme
Situational irony
When the opposite of what is expected to happen happens.
hen the audience knows something that the characters do not.
the main character of a story
the person working against the main character of a story.
Dramatic irony
When the opposite of what is expected to happen happens.
hen the audience knows something that the characters do not.
the main character of a story
the person working against the main character of a story.
Protagonist
When the opposite of what is expected to happen happens.
hen the audience knows something that the characters do not.
the main character of a story
the person working against the main character of a story.
Antagonist
When the opposite of what is expected to happen happens.
hen the audience knows something that the characters do not.
the main character of a story
the person working against the main character of a story.
