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The Odyssey Vocabulary Quiz

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 11mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is the definition of an epic?

a)

A long poem that tells the story of a great hero.

b)

The main character of a story.

c)

A beautiful but dangerous sea creature whose song lures sailors to their death.

d)

A magical prediction of the future.

2.

What does the term "In Media Res" refer to?

a)

A long poem that tells the story of a great hero.

b)

A technique where the story begins "in the middle of things."

c)

A beautiful female spirit of nature (like a goddess).

d)

A one-eyed giant and son of Poseidon.

3.

Which term refers to a magical prediction of the future?

a)

Nymph

b)

Prophecy

c)

Siren

d)

Cyclops

4.

What does the term "Grieve" mean?

a)

To hide one's identity by changing appearance.

b)

To be sad because of a loss, such as a loved one.

c)

The act of punishing someone for an injury or wrongdoing.

d)

Showing great respect for the gods, family, and country.

5.

What is the meaning of "Vengeance"?

a)

Something that causes death, injury, or ruin; a great disaster.

b)

The act of punishing someone for an injury or wrongdoing; revenge.

c)

The friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests.

d)

To hide one's identity by changing appearance.

6.

Which term refers to "The friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, strangers, or visitors"?

a)

Hospitality

b)

Pious

c)

Grieve

d)

Torment

7.

What does the term "Calamity" mean?

a)

To be sad because of a loss, such as a loved one.

b)

Something that causes death, injury, or ruin; a great disaster.

c)

Showing great respect for the gods, family, and country.

d)

The act of punishing someone for an injury or wrongdoing.

8.

What does the term "Pious" mean?

a)

To hide one's identity by changing appearance.

b)

Showing great respect for the gods, family, and country.

c)

The friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests.

d)

To be sad because of a loss, such as a loved one.

9.

What is an epic in terms of literature?

a)

A narrative essay

b)

A long poem

c)

A short story

d)

A novel

e)

A prose

10.

What does it mean to be "harried?"

a)

Confused

b)

Lost

c)

Destructed

d)

Hurt

11.

What is xenia?

a)

Wrath of gods

b)

Excessive pride

c)

A code of hospitality

d)

A goddess