The Odyssey Quiz Books 1-19

Which god/goddess acts as a mentor to Odysseus once he returns to Ithaca?

• Athena
• Apollo
• Zeus
• Calypso

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What is Odysseus disguised as?

• A Trojan warrior

• A swineherd

• An old man

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Who does Odysseus visit first when he returns to Ithaca?

• Penelope

• Eummaeus

• Telemachus

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What does Telemachus originally think Odysseus is?

• A ghost

• A god

• A Siren

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Who recognizes Odysseus immediately?

• Laertes

• Argos

• Eumaeus

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What does Odysseus's dog do not long after Odysseus returns?

• Runs away

• Attacks Odysseus

• Dies

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How do the suitors treat Odysseus?

• They respect him

• They mock him

• They try to kill him

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 What effect does eating the lotus flower have on Odysseus’ men?

• They forget their homeland and want to stay on the island forever
• They become focused on their mission to return to Ithaca
• They lose their sight
• They are turned into pigs

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What could the test of the lotus eaters symbolize (how does it apply to our journeys today)?

• Temptations that restore our will to succeed
• Strange customs of different lands
• Distractions that prevent us from achieving our ultimate goals
• Important steps to becoming a hero

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Because of the Greek belief that guests are protected by the gods and had to be treated with great courtesy, Odysseus warns the Cyclops that “Zeus will avenge the unoffending guest.” (In other words, Zeus will be on Odysseus's side.) This Greek value is called

• Arete
• Xenia
• Reciprocity
• Hubris

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