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The Odyssey Books 1, 9-12 Quiz Review

Total questions: 33

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
a long poem that tells about the adventures of a hero
a)
muse
b)
invocation
c)
homeric simile
d)
epic
2.

Who claims to be "the fairest"?

a)

Athena

b)

Aphrodite

c)

Hera

d)

Hades

3.

Who do the gods call to judge who "the fairest is"?

a)

Zeus

b)

Telemachus

c)

Paris

d)

Helios

4.
He was the blind teller of tales who first recorded The Iliad and The Odyssey.
a)
Circe
b)
Homer
c)
Telemachus
d)
the Muse
5.
Eris, the goddess of chaos, gave them a golden apple that said...
a)
"To the best goddess on Mt. Olympus"
b)
"To the fairest"
c)
"To infinity and beyond"
d)
"To the coolest"
6.
At the beginning of the epic, Odysseus is being held captive by whom?
a)
Odysseus is held captive by Calypso.
b)
Odysseus is held captive by Poseidon.
c)
Odysseus is held captive by Circe.
d)
Odysseus is held captive by Polyphemus.
7.
According to Telemachus, what is the problem in Ithaca?
a)
Thieves keep stealing the livestock.
b)
The country is on the verge of a civil war.
c)
The palace has been overrun by suitors who refuse to leave.
d)
The people are starving.
8.
Why are the people feasting in Odysseus' palace?
a)
They want to meet Telemachus
b)
They want to meet and marry Penelope
c)
They want to see the inside of the palace
d)
They want to be entertained by the servants
9.
Friendly group who offers Odysseus's men a sweet treat, which makes them forget their troubles.
a)
Lotus Eaters
b)
White Walkers
c)
Libertarians
d)
The Dark Brotherhood
10.
What can we infer (assume) about Polyphemus's attitude toward the gods based on his interactions with Odysseus and his crew?
a)
Polyphemus is deeply respectful of the gods.
b)
Polyphemus is unbothered by the gods and dismissive of their power.
c)
Polyphemus worships Zeus and seeks divine guidance.
d)
Polyphemus fears the gods and their retribution.
11.
How does the description of Polyphemus's physical strength and actions contribute to his character development in this portion of the poem?
a)
It highlights his vulnerability and weakness.
b)
It portrays him as a powerful and merciless enemy.
c)
It emphasizes his intelligence and cunning.
d)
It showcases his willingness to cooperate with strangers.
12.
Why does Odysseus reveal his true identity to Polyphemus?
a)
He is overcome by hubris (pride).
b)
He thinks Zeus is listening.
c)
His men urge him to reveal his name.
d)
He thinks it will make Polyphemus less angry.
13.
In the cave of the Cyclops, what did Odysseus first tell the Cyclops his name was?
a)
Menelaus
b)
Nobody
c)
Tireseas
d)
Laertes
14.
What does Circe turn Odysseus' men into?
a)
Horses
b)
Cattle
c)
Swine
d)
Sheep
15.
Odysseus and his men spent one ____ on Circe's island.
a)
day
b)
year
c)
week
d)
month
16.
Who did not enter the home of Circe because he was suspicious?
a)
Elpenor
b)
Elios
c)
Eurymachus
d)
Eurylochus
17.
Who is the first spirit to approach Odysseus in the underworld?
a)
Elpenor
b)
Polyphemus
c)
Circe
d)
Tiresias
18.
What does Tiresias warn Odysseus about in Book 11?
a)
The dangers of eating the cattle of the sun god Helios.
b)
The consequences of angering Poseidon.
c)
The need to avoid the Sirens' song.
d)
The importance of staying with Circe.
19.
What does Odysseus learn about his family in the underworld?
a)
His mother has died and his son is ruling Ithaca.
b)
His father has died and his son is ruling Ithaca.
c)
His mother is alive and his son is ruling Ithaca.
d)
His mother has died and his daughter is ruling Ithaca.
20.
What does Odysseus promise to sacrifice to the dead in Book 11?
a)
a black ram and a black ewe
b)
a white ram and a white ewe
c)
a black ram and a white ewe
d)
a brown ram and a brown ewe
21.
What monsters will Odysseus and his men encounter first, according to Circe?
a)
Shades
b)
Sirens
c)
Scylla
d)
Charybdis
22.
What should Odysseus do if wants to experience the Sirens?
a)
Helios threatens to stop shining the sun if they don't make a sacrifice so Zeus throws a lightning bolt and kills all Odysseus' men and destroys his ship
b)
A female monster with 6 heads and 12 legs; lives in a cave halfway up a steep cliff
c)
Be tied to the mast, hands and feet, pulled tighter each time he begs to go to the island
d)
They are women who sing and lure men to their island to die
23.
How is Scylla described physically?
a)
Giant Dolphin monster
b)
Twelve dancing legs and six long necks
c)
20 heads and six legs
d)
Giant whirlpool monster
24.
What monster is best described as a whirlpool?
a)
Sirens
b)
Scylla
c)
Charybdis
d)
Helios
25.
What does Circe warn will be the death of Odysseus crew?
a)
Be tied to the mast, hands and feet, pulled tighter each time he begs to go to the island
b)
Better to lose 6 men than everyone and the ship
c)
A female monster with 6 heads and 12 legs; lives in a cave halfway up a steep cliff
d)
If they take Helios' cattle, he will desire revenge.
26.

Who helps Odysseus resist Circe's magic and rescue his men?

a)

Hermes

b)

Zeus

c)

Athena

d)

Apollo

27.

Which of the following best describes the Sirens' power?

a)

They create giant waves

b)

They turn men into animals

c)

Their song lures sailors to their doom

d)

They can control the weather

28.

What does Odysseus use to blind the Cyclops Polyphemus?

a)

A sword

b)

A burning stake

c)

A bow and arrow

d)

A rock

29.

Which goddess assists Odysseus by disguising him upon his return to Ithaca?

a)

Hera

b)

Artemis

c)

Athena

d)

Demeter

30.

What is the main reason Odysseus's men open the bag of winds given by Aeolus?

a)

They are following Odysseus's orders.

b)

They are trying to save Odysseus.

c)

They want to speed up their journey.

d)

They are curious and think it contains treasure.

31.

What does Odysseus use to protect his men from the Sirens' song?

a)

Ropes around their heads

b)

Magic potions

c)

Blindfolds

d)

Wax in their ears

32.

Which god is angered when Odysseus' men eat the sacred cattle?

a)

Poseidon

b)

Hermes

c)

Helios

d)

Zeus

33.

What is the main reason Odysseus' journey home takes so many years?

a)

He gets lost at sea due to poor navigation.

b)

He faces the wrath of the gods and many mythical obstacles.

c)

He chooses to explore new lands.

d)

He is searching for treasure.

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