The Odyssey Quiz 113 (20 MCQs)

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1. Eurylochus opened the bag of wind that belonged to .....

Correct Answer: A) Poseidon.

2. What story does Odysseus make up when he's with Eumaios?

Correct Answer: A) A story about being a commoner from Crete, who coincidentally had suffered many of the same trials that Odysseus did.

3. Which goddess helps Odysseus by inspiring his son?

Correct Answer: C) Athena.

4. With great effort, he managed to ..... the heavy suitcase up the stairs to his apartment.

Correct Answer: C) Lug.

5. The first person Odysseus goes to see when he gets home is

Correct Answer: B) His faithful swineherd Eumaeus.

6. Who does Circe say that Odysseus must TALK TO in the Underworld to learn how to get home?

Correct Answer: B) "blind Tiresias".

7. Who is the goddess who itervenes on Odysseus' behalf?

Correct Answer: B) Athena.

8. The woman who turns Odysseus's men into animals is

Correct Answer: B) Circe.

9. When Penelope is praying to Athena to protect her son, Telemachus, where is he?

Correct Answer: C) In Sparta, with Menelaus.

10. What does Odysseus's mother have, according to Penelope?

Correct Answer: A) A heart of stone.

11. Labored

Correct Answer: B) To work hard.

12. Nine daughters of Zeus that rule over the arts and sciences, meant to bring inspiration are called

Correct Answer: C) The Muses.

13. Who was the sea goddess holding Odysseus captive?

Correct Answer: D) Calypso.

14. The cruel king would ..... the peasants of their basic rights, leaving them in poverty and despair.

Correct Answer: A) Deprive.

15. Who is the epic hero, and protagonist, of The Odyssey?

Correct Answer: C) Odysseus.

16. To feel love for; hold dear

Correct Answer: B) Cherish.

17. What theme is represented by the men opening the bag of wind when they were close enough to Ithaca to see it?

Correct Answer: A) Fate vs Freewill.

18. When someone feels ardor, they feel

Correct Answer: C) Passion.

19. Author's purpose can be .....

Correct Answer: D) All of the above.

20. Who are the two sea monsters/nymphs?

Correct Answer: C) Scylla and Charybdis.