The Odyssey Notes Quiz

Who is the author of The Odyssey?

• Homer

• Odysseus

• Penelope

• Telemachus

What was Homer's profession?

• Minstrel

• Soldier

• Merchant

• Scholar

In what form were epics like The Odyssey originally recited?

• Oral tradition

• Written manuscripts

• Paintings

• Sculptures

Which Greek value emphasizes treating all guests with respect?

• Hospitality

• Reciprocity

• Arête

• Hubris

What is the Greek idea of excellence and human perfection called?

• Arête

• Hospitality

• Reciprocity

• Hubris

What is hubris?

• Extreme arrogance or self-pride

• Mutual exchange between two people

• Greek idea of excellence

• Actions that please the gods

What is the primary model for the epic of war?

• The Iliad

• The Odyssey

• The Aeneid

• The Divine Comedy

How long did the Trojan War last?

• 10 years

• 5 years

• 20 years

• 50 years

What is the meaning of the word 'odyssey'?

• A long journey with many adventures

• A spiritual or intellectual quest

• The name of the main character

• A type of epic poem

In which part of The Odyssey does Odysseus return home to Ithaca?

• Part Three

• Part One

• Part Two

• Part Four