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WorksheetsThe Odyssey Chapters 1-3 Quiz
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 13mins
Who is Odysseus?
The King of Thebes
Penelope's son
King of Ithaca
He died
What is the first obstacle Odysseus and his men face?
The Lotus Eaters
The Cyclops
The Laestrygonians
Troy
What happened to the men when they ate the Lotus fruit?
How does Odysseus defeat Polyphemus?
He trips him and runs
He blinds him and hides under the sheep
He convinces some of his men to stay behind as leverage
He doesn't
What name does the King of Ithaca give Polyphemus?
Define Hubris
Pride
Luck
Excessive Pride
Bravery
Why does Poseidon curse Odysseus and his men?
He stole his girlfriend
He blinded his son
He thought it was entertaining
He wanted to make waves
Provide an example from the story in which Odysseus demonstrates too much pride.
What is so special about the Brass Island?
It's in the middle of the ocean
It suspends above the water
It looks like a bucket
All of the above
What does King Aeolus give to Odysseus?
A bag of winds
A treasure map
The key to the city
Gold
Why was it foolish for Odysseus not to explain to his crew what was in the bag that King Aeolus gave him? Explain.
Who are the Laestrygonians?
Gods
Cannibals
Fairies
Dragons
How many ships does Odysseus have at the end of chapter 3?
12
11
1
4
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