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The Odyssey Quiz 17 (60 MCQs)

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1. What was Odysseus' role on his return trip home in the Phaeacian ship?
2. How many sheep does Odysseus ride under?
3. To whom is Zeus speaking in this direct quote: "No magic wings to carry him, no words of advice whispered in his ear while he sleeps, no visits to Earth to walk by his side. The man loves his wife. It would be a great mistake for any foolish goddess to fall in love with him."
4. What is the Main Idea of the Odyssey?
5. To have a feeling that something bad is going to happen
6. Wrath is a feeling of .....
7. What is Helios reaction to his cattle being killed
8. In which part of The Odyssey does Odysseus return home to Ithaca?
9. A sense of approaching evil
10. Disassociation is
11. An epic hero is on a ..... , both an outward journey and inner journey of growth.
12. How many axes does Penelope want the suitors to shoot through with the bow?
13. After the war in Troy, which lasted for 10 years, how long does Odysseus spend trying to get home?
14. Who was the mentor of Telemachus and Odysseus?
15. What do Odysseus and his crew think is in the bag given by Aeolus?
16. Aeolus, god of the winds, helps Odysseus by giving him a bag containing all of the unfavorable winds.
17. The men who are living in Penelope's home, eating her food, and insisting that she marry one of them are called
18. The captain called upon his crew to ..... on the perilous journey ahead as they prepared to board the ship.
19. A comparison of unlike terms, not using like or as; He's a beast on the football field.
20. N. a cave, or a chamber in a cave, typically a large one.
21. What is the first obstacle that Odysseus and his men face on the journey home?
22. Who would you say is the central female character in Book V?
23. Which attitude or talent most clearly helps Odysseus triumph in the bow-and-arrow challenge in the excerpt from The Odyssey, Part 2?
24. For the excerpt "Odysseus, brooding over the shameless behavior of the maidservant and suitors, longs to destroy his enemies but fears the revenge of his friends. Athena reassures him. Odysseus is told that the suitors will die." identify what Odysseus is upset about.
25. What do the Siren Singers do to sailors?
26. Even though Polyphemus had been warned about Odysseus he did not expect him to be
27. Distant; remote; standoffish
28. Part of the body between the chest and the waist
29. What does Odysseus do as they are leaving the cyclope's cave?
30. When Odysseus is in Cyclops's cave, he says his name is:
31. Odysseus found his way home by following the ..... in the night sky.
32. How does Penelope delay the suitors?
33. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an epic poem?
34. Which event from the Odyssey is described below?Odysseus struggles with temptation but learns to trust in his crew as they prevent him from being lured to his death by an entrancing song.
35. What does Teiresias warn against because it will cause Odysseus' men and ship to be destroyed?
36. Circe tells Odysseus he must go seek wisdom from.
37. In ancient Greek mythology, who is the king of the gods?
38. A central idea in a piece of writing; life lesson; Temptations are difficult to resist.
39. Which lie(s) does Odysseus tell the Cyclops?
40. A comparison between two things essentially alike using like or as; Nasir is swift like a cheetah.
41. What does Leucothea give Odysseus to save him from drowning?
42. Aeolus gives Odysseus a bag of .....
43. How many ships does Odysseus have at the end of chapter 3?
44. To be left in a sad and lonely state
45. Physical Love; enthusiasm
46. Which sea monster eats some of Odysseus's men?
47. How long did Odysseus and his men stay feasting with Circe?
48. What did Odysseus and Penelope do after they had their fill of love?
49. Which of the following is the Latin meaning of the root-sim or-sem?
50. After Marco killed his daughter, Claudio decided to avenge his daughter's death by imprisoning Marco. Which explanation BEST describes the word "avenge" in the sentence above?
51. In Scene 1, the purpose of the Greek Chorus is to .....
52. The fortress stood tall and strong, seemingly ..... against any siege or attack from enemies.
53. What did the suitors do to the bow in an attempt to make it easier to string?
54. Does Teiresias make a prophecy that Odysseus will make it home alive?
55. How many years has Odysseus been away from his family?
56. What did the Phaeacians give to Odysseus as gifts?
57. What was Arachne's profession?
58. What trait does Odysseus display when taunting the Cyclops (and providing his name)?
59. Which place does Homer describe as being so great that even "an immortal visitor must pause and gaze in wonder and delight" ?
60. A character that is helped or harmed by gods, embodies ideals and values considered admirable, an emerges victorious is an example of .....
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