The Odyssey Review!

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What does Calypso offer Odysseus to tempt him to stay?

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Immortality.

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What is true at the beginning of The Odyssey?

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All are true: Odysseus will return home to Ithaca, all of Odysseus's men will perish on his journey, and Odysseus will meet danger and trials when he returns home.

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Why did Odysseus's crew tie him to the mast of the ship?

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So he could safely listen to the Sirens.

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Who is credited with writing The Odyssey?

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Homer.

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What type of poem is The Odyssey?

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An epic poem.

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What is the main theme of The Odyssey?

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The journey of Odysseus and his struggle to return home.

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What role do the gods play in The Odyssey?

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They influence the events and fate of Odysseus and his crew.

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What is the significance of the Sirens in The Odyssey?

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They represent temptation and the dangers of desire.

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What is an epic hero?

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A character who embodies the values of their culture and undertakes a significant journey.

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What is the setting of The Odyssey?

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Ancient Greece, primarily focusing on the journey from Troy to Ithaca.