Odyssey Quiz Flashcards
In the beginning, Odysseus left Penelope to fight in the Trojan Wars in what city-state?
A. Sparta
B. Troy
Troy!
How does Athena disguise herself to prepare for Telemachus’ journey?
A. As Antinous
B. As Mentor
As Mentor!
What immortal is Odysseus’ greatest ally (friend)?
A. Poseidon
B. Athena
Athena!
What immortal is Odysseus’ greatest nemesis (enemy)?
A. Poseidon
B. Athena
Poseidon!
What immortal rules over the other gods?
A. Hermes
B. Zeus
Zeus!
Near the end of the story, how does the servant of Penelope identify Odysseus?
A. By his hair
B. By his scar
By his scar
What does Odysseus disguise himself as in the palace?
A. A salesman
B. A beggar (vagabond)
A beggar (vagabond)
In Penelope’s archery contest, through how many axes must Odysseus fire his arrow?
A. Twelve
B. Thirty
Twelve!
Which plant makes the sailors forget their desire to return home?
A. Lotus flowers
B. Poppy
Lotus flowers!
Menelaus is king of which city-state?
A. Athens
B. Sparta
Sparta!
How is Odysseus able to listen safely to the Sirens’ song?
A. He has his men bind him to the ship’s mast.
B. Athena makes the Sirens appear ugly to him.
He has his men bind him to the ship’s mast.
What happens to the disloyal maids after they clean the blood from the great hall?
A. They are hanged.
B. They are forgiven.
They are hanged.
Why does Poseidon despise Odysseus?
A. Odysseus tricked him with a disguise.
B. Odysseus blinded his son.
Odysseus blinded his son.
