Odyssey Quiz Study Guide

In the beginning, Odysseus left Penelope to fight in the Trojan Wars in what city state?

• Orinda

• Athens

• Troy

How does Athena disguise herself to make preparations for Telemachus’s journey?

• As Mentor

• As a begger

• As Antinous

What immortal is Odysseus' greatest ally (friend)?

• Poseidon

• Hermes

• Athena

What immortal is Odysseus' greatest nemesis (enemy)?

• Poseidon

• Hermes

• Athena

What immortal rules over the other gods?

• Poseidon

• Zeus

• Athena

Near the end of the story, how does the servant of Penelope identify Odysseus?

• By his hair

• By his scar

• By his eyes

What does Odysseus disguise himself as in the palace?

• As a beggar

• As a salesman

• As an Olympic athlete

In Penelope’s archery contest, through how many axes must Odysseus fire his arrow?

• 2

• 8

• 12

Which plant makes the sailors forget their desire to return home?

• Poppy

• Lotus

• Basil

How is Odysseus able to listen safely to the Sirens’ song?

• He has his men bind him to the ship’s mast

• Athena makes the Sirens appear ugly to him

• He eats a lotus flower, rendering him unable to swim to the Sirens’ island