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WorksheetsThe Odyssey Characters & Vocab
Total questions: 52
Worksheet time: 26mins
Who are the Acheans?
Greeks
The people who lived on the island of Ithaca
The Trojans
The enemies of the gods
Who is Odysseus?
The protagonist of The Odyssey
The ruler of the gods
A Greek hero who fought in the Trojan War
A cyclops who lives on an island
Who is Zeus?
The ruler of all the gods
The god of the underworld
The goddess of wisdom
The god of the sea and earthquakes
What is Poseidon the god of?
The sea and earthquakes
The sky and thunder
Wisdom and battle strategy
Love and beauty
Who is Calypso?
A sea nymph who holds Odysseus captive for 7 years
A goddess who offers Odysseus immortality
The queen of the Phaeacians
A sorceress who turns men into animals
Who is Circe?
A goddess and sorceress who lives on the island of Aeaea
A nymph who aids Odysseus during his travels
A warrior goddess who leads armies in battle
A prophetess who speaks to Odysseus in his dreams
Who is Hermes?
The messenger god
The god of war and wisdom
The god of love and desire
The ruler of the underworld
Who is Polyphemus?
The cyclops; son of Poseidon
A mighty warrior who aids Odysseus in battle
The king of the gods and god of thunder
A sea nymph who guides Odysseus
Who is Telemachus?
The son of Odysseus and Penelope
The father of Odysseus
A suitor who competes for Penelope’s hand
A servant who helps Odysseus return home
Who is Penelope?
The wife of Odysseus
The daughter of Zeus
The goddess of wisdom
The queen of the Phaeacians
Who is the 'Old Beggar' in The Odyssey?
A character who guides and protects Odysseus
A disguise Odysseus uses
The leader of the suitors who attempts to marry Penelope
The prophet who warns Odysseus about his journey
Who are the Sirens?
A group of singing nymphs who lure men to their deaths
The goddesses who control the seas
The ancient protectors of Ithaca
A group of witches who turn people into animals
Who is Athena?
The goddess of wisdom and protector of Odysseus
The goddess of love and beauty
The queen of the underworld
The goddess of fertility and agriculture
Who is Argos?
Odysseus’s dog
The king of Ithaca
The leader of the Greek army during the Trojan War
A prophet who guides Odysseus
Who is Hades?
The god of the underworld
The god of the sea and earthquakes
The ruler of the gods and god of thunder
The god of the hunt and wild animals
Who is Helios?
The sun god
The god of the winds
The god of wine and revelry
The god of fire and metalworking
Who is the Muse?
The goddess of epic poetry
The goddess of love and passion
The protector of warriors in battle
The goddess of the harvest and seasons
Who is Laertes?
Odysseus’s father
A prophet who helps Odysseus
A king who rules over Ithaca after Odysseus leaves
A Greek hero who fought in the Trojan War
Who is King Alcinous?
King of the island of Phaeacia, where Odysseus is shipwrecked
The ruler of the Cyclopes
A Greek hero who aids Odysseus in his journey
The king who helps the suitors of Penelope
Who is Eumaeus?
Odysseus’s swineherd
The father of Telemachus
The leader of the suitors
A god who assists Odysseus
Who is Eurycleia?
Odysseus’s nurse
A servant who serves the gods
The mother of Telemachus
A queen who lives on the island of Phaeacia
Who is Antinous?
One of Penelope’s suitors
A friend of Telemachus who supports Odysseus
The king of the underworld who aids Odysseus
A disguised god who tests Odysseus
Who is Teiresias?
A blind prophet
The god of war
A warrior who fights alongside Odysseus
The king of the gods
Who is Eurymachus?
One of Penelope’s suitors
The father of Telemachus
A messenger god who speaks to Odysseus
The son of Polyphemus
What is an 'epic'?
A long poem about events in the past, often involving gods or kings and queens
A short story that typically focuses on everyday life and personal relationships
A type of poem that focuses on natural beauty and personal emotions
A comedic play that deals with trivial matters in a light-hearted way
What is an 'epic hero'?
A character of great, even superhuman, strength and courage who undertakes a difficult journey or quest
A villain who challenges the protagonist but lacks any notable strengths
A character who helps others but doesn’t seek personal glory
A leader who is wise and diplomatic but not physically strong
What is a 'narrative poem'?
A form of poetry used to tell a story
A short poem with a musical rhythm but no plot
A poem that expresses the poet’s personal feelings and thoughts
A type of poem meant to describe nature in vivid detail
Who is the 'antagonist'?
The character or force that opposes the protagonist (the main character)
The wise mentor who gives advice to the protagonist
A friend or ally who assists the protagonist throughout the story
The character who has no real effect on the plot but provides comic relief
What does 'in medias res' mean?
In the middle of things
A beginning with a flashback
A plot structure where events happen in reverse order
A story where the characters solve a mystery
What is an 'epithet'?
An adjective added to a person's name or a phrase used instead of it, usually to criticize or praise them
A type of poem that praises someone for their achievements
A poetic form that conveys strong emotion or moral lessons
A metaphorical description of a character's traits
What is an 'epic simile'?
A detailed comparison between two things that uses “like” or “as”
A simple metaphor used to explain a character’s personality
A poetic technique that describes events in an exaggerated manner
A comparison between two unrelated ideas that is used to confuse the reader
What is an 'invocation'?
A request or appeal for help from someone
A ritualistic act that marks the beginning of a ceremony
A declaration of victory after a successful battle
A form of artistic expression meant to evoke emotions from the audience
What is the meaning of 'valor'?
Great courage
A peaceful state of mind
A formal gesture of respect or admiration
A state of confusion or doubt
What does 'exile' mean?
To send someone away from their own country, village, etc., especially for political reasons
To bring someone back from a long absence
To imprison someone for a minor offense
To crown someone as a leader in a formal ceremony
What does 'sage' mean?
Wise, especially as a result of great experience
A natural healer who uses herbs and remedies
A noble leader who commands great respect from their followers
A young, inexperienced character who learns important lessons
What is a 'squall'?
A sudden strong wind or short storm
A small, peaceful breeze that brings calm weather
A thunderstorm that lasts for several hours
A quiet, misty fog that lingers through the morning
What is a 'flashback'?
A short part of a movie, story, or play that goes back to events in the past
A sudden change in plot that takes the story in an unexpected direction
A detailed description of a setting that adds to the mood of the story
A moment of tension between two characters, often before a conflict
What is 'dramatic irony'?
A situation in which the audience knows something that the characters do not know
A type of irony where the character says one thing but means the opposite
A dramatic pause meant to heighten the tension in the scene
A form of humor where characters behave in ridiculous ways
What is a 'grotto'?
A small cave
A beautiful garden filled with exotic plants
A large building that serves as a place of worship
A type of ancient temple dedicated to a god or goddess
What is the meaning of 'rancor'?
Deep anger or ill will
A feeling of intense joy and satisfaction
A desire to help and support others
A moment of reflection and deep thought
Who were the sirens?
a group of singing nymphs who lure men to their deaths
female monsters with three heads
people who live off the intoxicating lotus plant
messenger goddesses for Zeus
Who is Charybdis?
female monster who lives underwater and forms a deadly whirlpool
a singing nymph who lured men to death
goddess and sorceress who lives on the island of Aeaea
Sea nymph who holds Odysseus captive for 7 years
Who is Scylla?
six-headed female monster
Odysseus's Dog
Odysseus's nurse
female monster who lives underwater and forms a deadly whirlpool
What is a "nymph?"
a goddess or spirit in the form of a young woman
an evil male figure from Greek tragedies
a sea monster who eats ships whole
a person who is enchanted by magic flowers
What is a prophecy?
a prediction of something to come
a sign that something will occur
the noise of partying
a short part of the play that shows past events
What does "revelry" mean?
noisy partying or merrymaking
deep anger or ill will
noisy battles with many losses
loud cheering during a fight
Who were allies of the Trojans and enemies of the Greeks?
Cicones
Trojans
Acheans
Alcinous
Who in this list was a member of Odysseus's crew?
Eurylouchus
Eurymachus
Eurycleia
Eumaeus
What plant made people not want to leave an island?
lotus
palm
peony
foxglove
Who was Odysseus's cowherd?
Philoteus
Perimedes
Penelope
Poseidon
Excessive pride-- even to the point of believing oneself superior to the gods of ancient Egypt-- is known as:
hubris
conceit
machismo
hauteur
The ancient code of hospitality is known as: ___. People would provide guests with safety, food, and comfort.
zenia
helena
xilio
bushido
