This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Greek Classics > The Odyssey > The Odyssey – Quiz 107 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books The Odyssey Quiz 107 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which of the following actions is NOT attributed to Athena in The Odyssey? A) Provides Telemachus advice in the form of Mentes. B) Dragged Odysseus' men forcibly back to the ship and away from the Lotus Eaters. C) Becomes a little girl who leads Odysseus to King Alcinoos. D) Casts a disguise on Odysseus, so that he won't be recognized in Ithaca. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dragged Odysseus' men forcibly back to the ship and away from the Lotus Eaters. 2. Patron Goddess; frequently disguised A) Aphrodite. B) Mentor. C) Athena. D) Penelope. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Athena. 3. What magical power do the flowers have? A) Sleeping medicine. B) Sick stomach remedy. C) Forgetfulness. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Forgetfulness. 4. Which goddess helps Odysseus on his journey? A) Zeus. B) Poseidon. C) Athena. D) Penelope. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Athena. 5. What does Odysseus do to end the Trojan War? A) Odysseus doesn't end the war, Achilles ends the war. B) He creates a wooden horse and hides his troops inside and offers it to the Trojans. C) They made a peace treaty. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) He creates a wooden horse and hides his troops inside and offers it to the Trojans. 6. The god of war is ..... A) Apollo. B) Aphrodite. C) Athena. D) Ares. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Ares. 7. Which heroic traits does Penelope show when dealing with the suitors? A) Intelligence & Loyalty. B) Tragic Flaw & Divine Birth. C) Hamartia & Tragic Flaw. D) Superhuman Capabilities & Divine Assistance. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Intelligence & Loyalty. 8. Which event best sets the stage for the next part of Odysseus' journey? A) Odysseus wonders if he can trust Ino. B) Odysseus catches hold of one plank. C) Poseidon whips up a giant wave. D) Ino helps Odysseus. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Ino helps Odysseus. 9. To be troubled or bothered A) Foil. B) Brazen. C) Dell. D) Harried. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Harried. 10. What is the name of Odysseus' youngest shipmate who plunges to his death? A) Eurylochus. B) Elpenor. C) Tiresias. D) Telemachus. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Elpenor. 11. To this rough shout, they made a wise, or ..... , reply. A) Lee. B) Quiver. C) Withy. D) Sage. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Sage. 12. He wanted to ..... the death of his brother. A) Defeat. B) Defend. C) Average. D) Avenge. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Avenge. 13. "Who lives there? Who stokes those fires? Odysseus wondered silently. Are they friendly or lawless men?" What do Odysseus' thoughts reveal about his journey? A) The journey was poorly planned. B) The journey is full of unknowns. C) The journey has made Odysseus lonely. D) The journey will result in a new friend. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The journey is full of unknowns. 14. Flashback is A) A person fleeing the country to avoid persecution. B) Inflict harm for revenge. C) Actions or strategies carefully planned to achieve a specific end. D) Telling or showing someone or a group of people what has already happened. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Telling or showing someone or a group of people what has already happened. 15. Why was Poseidon angry at Odysseus' homecoming? A) Odysseus killed Orsilochus. B) The Phaeacians helped Odysseus. C) Poseidon wanted to punish Ithaca. D) Zeus allowed Odysseus to return. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The Phaeacians helped Odysseus. 16. In the Underworld, who tells Odysseus about his future? A) Terrance. B) Tiresias. C) Theresa. D) Telemachus. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Tiresias. 17. A cause of great suffering or destruction A) Scourge. B) Peril. C) Vile. D) Anguish. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Scourge. 18. What did Eurymachus offer to Odysseus in exchange for sparing their lives? A) Gold and bronze. B) Weapons and armor. C) Silver and jewels. D) Livestock and crops. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Gold and bronze. 19. What is the name of Odysseus son? A) Tiresias. B) Telemachus. C) Eurymachus. D) Menelaus. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Telemachus. 20. When does Penelope say that she will choose a suitor? A) When Athena makes her choose one. B) When she finishes knitting a burial shroud. C) When Telemachus marries someone. D) When a Suitor kisses her. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) When she finishes knitting a burial shroud. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGreek Classics QuizzesThe Odyssey Quiz 1The Odyssey Quiz 2The Odyssey Quiz 3The Odyssey Quiz 4The Odyssey Quiz 5The Odyssey Quiz 6The Odyssey Quiz 7The Odyssey Quiz 8The Odyssey Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books