The Odyssey Books 1 - 6

Front

What is the name of Odysseus' homeland?

Back

Ithaca

Front

Where does Telemachus travel to seek news of his father?

Back

Sparta

Front

Who was killed by his wife and her lover?

Back

Agamemnon

Front

How did Menelaus learn what happened to Odysseus?

Back

He snared Proteus, the Old Man of the Sea.

Front

How long have the suitors been in Odysseus' house?

Back

7 years

Front

What is the significance of Ithaca in 'The Odyssey'?

Back

Ithaca is the home of Odysseus and symbolizes his ultimate goal of returning home.

Front

Who is Telemachus?

Back

Telemachus is the son of Odysseus and Penelope, who embarks on a journey to find his father.

Front

What role does Athena play in the early books of 'The Odyssey'?

Back

Athena assists Telemachus and Odysseus, guiding them and providing wisdom.

Front

What is the relationship between Menelaus and Helen?

Back

Menelaus is the husband of Helen, whose abduction by Paris sparked the Trojan War.

Front

What does the character of Agamemnon represent in 'The Odyssey'?

Back

Agamemnon represents the consequences of betrayal and the tragic outcomes of war.