The Odyssey Quiz 105 (20 MCQs)

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1. V. entice or attempt to entice (someone) to do or acquire something that they can find attractive but know to be wrong or not beneficial.

Correct Answer: D) Tempt.

2. The epithet, or repeated phrase, Homer uses to describe Odysseus is "son of ..... "

Correct Answer: A) Laertes.

3. This god is in charge of the Heavens and Skies.

Correct Answer: A) Zeus.

4. A sudden violent storm.

Correct Answer: D) Squall.

5. P.I.E stands for .....

Correct Answer: A) Point Illustration Explanation.

6. What lesson can be learned from Odysseus' encounter with the Sirens?

Correct Answer: A) The importance of resisting temptation and staying focused on one's goals.

7. Why don't the other Cyclopes think anything is wrong when the Cyclops calls for help?

Correct Answer: A) He yells "Nohbdy's tricked me!".

8. What does the word "tantalizing" mean?

Correct Answer: B) Teasing or taunting.

9. Odysseus and his wife Penelope were ..... , because they used their minds to solve problems.

Correct Answer: C) Clever.

10. She made a ..... in the potato before cooking it.

Correct Answer: B) Gouge.

11. "Her legs-and there are 12 of them-are like great tentacles ..... " (930).

Correct Answer: A) Simile.

12. Bore

Correct Answer: C) To make a hole by using a twisting motion.

13. Odysseus spends 20 years away from home, and visits many places. This is an example of what Epic Hero quality?

Correct Answer: B) Travel.

14. "to lessen the power, authority, or reputation of someone or something."

Correct Answer: B) Diminish.

15. Which Greek god is the god of the sea?

Correct Answer: A) Poseidon.

16. What is the problem for Odysseus after first sighting the shore? (after being battered for two days in the ferocious sea)

Correct Answer: C) There is no safe shore to come to land upon. Sharp rocks will cut him to pieces in the crashing surf.

17. An inference is a .....

Correct Answer: A) Logical conclusion based on text details and prior knowledge.

18. While sailing away from the island of the cyclopes, what mistake does Odysseus make that shows HUBRIS (exaggerate pride or self-confidence)?

Correct Answer: D) All of the above.

19. A way of addressing a woman of importance and rank

Correct Answer: B) Ladyship.

20. How do the Greeks win the Trojan War?

Correct Answer: D) They build a wooden horse, climb inside, and wait until they are brought inside the gates to attack.