The Odyssey Quiz 62 (20 MCQs)

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1. The Odyssey begins at the end of
2. A universal theme is .....
3. "No, not six serpents but one serpent with six heads-a lizard-backed and scaly beast whose haunches squirmed in its high, cavernous den, while it's clawed feet scrabble down the cliff-face and its six heads weaved over the speeding ship." Which character is described in this direct quote?
4. How long does the storm last on the island with the cattle?
5. Based on what you learned from reading the story, what is the theme of Tales from the Odyssey?
6. Besides shipbuilding, what are the Phaeacians known for?
7. What is Charybdis?
8. A sudden, overpowering feeling of fear.
9. She loved Odysseus but allowed him to leave when Zeus demanded it.
10. On the island of the Sun, Odysseus's men disobey his orders when they are overcome by
11. According to Odysseus, Zeus is .....
12. Why is it called the "Bronze Age" ?
13. Where did Odysseus and his men end up after they were blown way across the sea?
14. Athena visits Telemachus and transforms herself into:
15. Why did Penolope find the need to test Odysseus?
16. The impoverished family lived in a ..... , struggling to find enough food and shelter to survive.
17. What's the sorcerer's name in the Odyssey?
18. Why could the suitors not escape the hall?
19. Synonym for "hurling"
20. Who tells Telemachus to call an assembly and go out on a quest to find his father?