The Odyssey Quiz 95 (20 MCQs)

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1. N. a royal domain; kingdom.

Correct Answer: C) Realm.

2. How does Odysseus prove himself to his wife?

Correct Answer: D) Knowns how their bed was made.

3. What does it mean "to long for" something?

Correct Answer: B) To have a strong desire or yearning for something.

4. Also known as the Hero's Journey

Correct Answer: C) Monomyth.

5. All of the following are themes of the Odyssey except .....

Correct Answer: D) Cost of ambition.

6. What civilization become dominant after the fall of the Minoans?

Correct Answer: D) The Mycenaeans.

7. What do the suitors offer to Odysseus to try to appease him?

Correct Answer: D) All of the above.

8. In what form were epics like The Odyssey originally recited?

Correct Answer: A) Oral tradition.

9. What "test" does Penelope use on Odysseus to prove his identity?

Correct Answer: A) She mentions moving his bed to another part of the palace.

10. What is the goal of Telemachus' journey?

Correct Answer: C) To find out what happened to his father.

11. What goddess helps Odysseus in his journey?

Correct Answer: D) Athena.

12. How long does Odysseus spend on Calypso's island?

Correct Answer: B) Seven years.

13. What is the name of the queen of Phaeacia?

Correct Answer: A) Arete.

14. At the beginning of the epic, who does the poet directly address?

Correct Answer: A) The poet prays to the muse Calliope.

15. Who survives the attack of Antiphates and his giant men?

Correct Answer: C) Odysseus and his ship.

16. How long did it take Odysseus to get home?

Correct Answer: B) 20 Years.

17. Who owns the island with the beautiful cattle?

Correct Answer: C) Helios.

18. True or False:The Lotus Eaters mean no harm to Odysseus' men.

Correct Answer: A) True.

19. How does Athena disguise herself to make preparations for Telemachus's journey?

Correct Answer: C) As Mentor.

20. Aphrodite is the goddess of

Correct Answer: B) Love.