WorksheetsOdyssey Books 1-6
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the meaning of nymph?
A mythological figure with magical powers, like Calypso
A great goddess, like Athena
A pretty mortal, like Nausicaa or Helen
A good queen, like Penelope
Who is the author of The Odyssey?
Percy Jackson
Odysseus
Homer
Achilles
What is Odysseus’ homeland called?
Ithaca
Aeolian
Troy
Greece
What is the narrator’s purpose for repeating the personification of “Dawn” throughout his story? RL9.5
It establishes a joyful tone in Odysseus’ tales about his adventures.
It highlights that the gods are in control of everything including the day.
It highlights that monsters do not like going out in the sunlight.
It establishes the setting by signalling that time is passing from day to day.
What is the narrator’s purpose for repeatedly describing the imagery of “turning the waters white” throughout his story? RL.9.5
It emphasizes how fast the crew members were rowing the boat.
It provides information about how ancient Greeks travelled.
It exaggerates how rough the waters were while the men rowed.
It highlights how strong the crew members were to row a boat.
At the beginning of the epic, who does the poet directly address?
The poet prays to the muse Calliope.
The poet prays to Zeus.
The poet prays to Athena.
The poet prays to Apollo.
At the beginning of the epic, Odysseus is being held captive by whom?
Odysseus is held captive by Poseidon.
Odysseus is held captive by Polyphemus.
Odysseus is held captive by Calypso.
Odysseus is held captive by Circe.
Why is the story of Aegisthus, Clytemnestra, and Orestes significant?
Their story is a prequel to the Odyssey.
They are characters who will play pivotal roles later in the plot.
They are characters who symbolize important places in the Odyssey.
They are characters who will serve as foils to Odysseus, Penelope, and Telemachus.
Odysseus is loved by all of the gods except for whom?
Poseidon hates Odysseus.
Zeus hates Odysseus.
Athena hates Odysseus.
Hermes hates Odysseus.
Which of the gods and goddesses is Odysseus' greatest ally?
His greatest ally is Zeus.
His greatest ally is Poseidon.
His greatest ally is Hermes.
His greatest ally is Athena.
Whom does Athena disguise herself as before visiting Telemachus?
Athena disguises herself as Odysseus.
Athena disguises herself as Nestor.
Athena disguises herself as Mentes.
Athena disguises herself as Mentor.
According to Telemachus, what is the problem in Ithaca?
The people are starving.
The country is on the verge of a civil war.
The palace has been overrun by suitors who refuse to leave.
Thieves keep stealing the livestock.
Where does Athena direct Telemachus?
She tells him to go to Troy and Sparta.
She tells him to go to Pylos and Sparta.
She tells him to go to Egypt and Pylos.
She tells him to go to Troy and Pylos.
Where is Telemachus when we first see him?
Ithaca
Ismaros
The Island of the Lotus Eaters
Telepylos
Why are the people feasting in Odysseus' palace?
They want to be entertained by the servants
They want to meet Telemachus
They want to see the inside of the palace
They want to meet and marry Penelope
What advice does Athena give Telemachus?
Stand up for yourself
Warn the suitors
Talk to the people to get a social network
Get information about your dad
In the opening lines, Homer has Zeus speaking of Aegisthus and Orestes. What point is he making by using this story?
The idea of suffering being neccesary
The idea of revenge and balance through an eye for an eye
The idea that men should not blame the gods for all their troubles
The idea that mortals are getting more immoral
