The Odyssey Books 1-8

Front

What war did Odysseus fight in after he left Ithaca?

Back

Trojan War

Front

True or False: Calypso releases Odysseus and even gives him the tools to build a raft.

Back

True

Front

What is the island of the Phaecians called?

Back

Scheria

Front

What character does Homer ask for inspiration at the beginning of the book?

Back

Muse

Front

What is the name of Odysseus's son?

Back

Telemachus

Front

Who is the goddess of wisdom that assists Odysseus?

Back

Athena

Front

What is the primary theme of 'The Odyssey'?

Back

The journey of self-discovery and the struggle to return home.

Front

What is the significance of the character Penelope in 'The Odyssey'?

Back

She represents loyalty and the challenges of waiting for a loved one.

Front

What role do the gods play in 'The Odyssey'?

Back

They influence the fate of characters and intervene in human affairs.

Front

What is the literary term for a long narrative poem that tells the adventures of a hero?

Back

Epic.