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WorksheetsThe Odyssey Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which of the following statements best identifies the Odysseus we meet in the epic?
He is the captain of a ruthless pirate fleet
He is an outcast leader and hates all human beings
He is the leader of a homeward bound fleet
He is the luckless son of Poseidon and a nymph
Why did Odysseus leave his island, Ithaca, in the first place?
to fight in the Trojan war
to escape the boredom of his life
to find his father's murderer
to design and build the city of Troy
How long has Odysseus been away from Ithaca?
2 years
10 years
20 years
30 years
What happens on Ithaca whie Odysseus in away?
His wife, Penelope, remarries his greatest enemy.
His son, Telemachus, dies in battle.
Powerful men try to get Penelope to abandon Odysseus and marry them.
Telemachus kills his mother.
According to Odysseus, why must Polyphemus, the Cyclops, be niec to Odysseus and his men?
because Odysseus is a war hero
because Odysseus has been away from home for many years
because the gods think it's important to always honor guests
because Odysseus is a dangerous man
What does Odysseus do when Polyphemus asks for his name?
He refuses to speak
He stabs a stake through Polyphemus' eye
He reminds Polyphemus that it is impolite to ask a guest for his name
He says that his name is "Nohbdy"
How does Odysseus get his men safely out Polyphemus' cave?
He ties them to the undersides of the rams
He stabs Polyphemus in the eye
He uses a tree limb as leverage to move the stone away from the mouth of the cave
He convinces Athena to distract Polyphemus
What does Odysseus do as he and his men escape the Cyclops' island?
he leaves the best sheep for the Cyclops
he taunts the Cyclops and reveals his identity
he swims back to shore to fight the Cyclops
he sends the Minotaur to fight the Cyclops
Who are the Sirens?
a group of one-eyed giants
four sisters who weave fine fabric
creatures who lure sailors to their deaths
snakes killed by Odysseus on the Cyclops' island
How do the Sirens tempt men to their deaths?
they promise wealth and immortality
they throw rocks from the cliffs of their island
they sing passionate songs
they promise food and alcohol
Who or what are Scylla and Charybdis
two of Odysseus' men who try to lead a mutiny against him
creature who destroy ships and kill sailors
sirens who fall in love with Odysseus and refuse to kill him
the winds that kick up violent storms in the ocean
How does Odysseus motivate his men to stay calm when confronted by Scylla and Charybdis?
he reminds them of past experience and of his intelligence and skill
he promises to pay each of them in gold when they get home
he ties a blindfold over each man's eyes so they can't see the danger
he reminds them of his special relationship with Athena
When Scylla attacked and ate Odysseus' men, they
laughed at the monster
cut off her head
called out Odysseus' name
set her on fire
How does Odysseus disguise himself when he returns home to Ithaca?
he pretends to be crazy
he cuts all his hair off
he gives himself a new name
he dresses as a beggar
How is Odysseus revealed to his son, Telemachus?
Athena turns him into a younger version of himself
Odysseus states a fact that only he would know about Telemachus
Athena tells Telemachus that Odysseus has returned to Ithaca
Odysseus shows a birthmark on his right ankle
Who are the suitors?
nice men who are traveling and looking for shelter
sea nymphs who swim between islands
men who are trying to obtain Odysseus' kingdom
cannibals who will eat the people on Ithaca
When his wife first meets Odysseus as a beggar, she receives him with
reluctance and haste
the hospitality due a stranger
tales of her ancestors
suspicion
What is Antinous, the lead suitor, doing when Odysseus kills him?
pulling his sword from its sheath
begging for his life
raising a drinking cup to his lips
throwing a stool at Odysseus
What does Odysseus do after the other suitors beg for their lives?
he grants mercy, laying down his weapons
he kills all of them in the name of revenge
he allows them to sacrifice only one suitor to the gods
he lets his son, Telemechaus, decide their fate
How does Penelope greet her long-lost husband?
she collapses at this feet
she tests his knowledge of their bedchamber
she accuses him of cheating on her
she falls into his arms and kisses him
