The Odyssey Part One

The epic hero in "The Odyssey" is who?

• Homer

• Telemachus

• Odysseus

• Zeus

Answer explanation

The epic hero in 'The Odyssey' is Odysseus. He is the main character and the protagonist of the epic poem.

What is the name of Odysseus' wife?

• Penelope

• Calypso

• Athena

• Circe

Answer explanation

Odysseus' wife is named Penelope. She is the correct choice among the answer options.

How long has Odysseus been away from Ithaca?

• 10 years

• 25 years

• 5 years

• 20 years

Answer explanation

Odysseus has been away from Ithaca for 20 years. This is the correct choice.

Who holds Odysseus captive on her island for 7 years?

• Circe

• The Sirens

• Poseidon

• Calypso

Answer explanation

Calypso holds Odysseus captive on her island for 7 years.

Odysseus leaves Calypso's island after she helps him do what?

• build a raft

• draw a map

• find supplies

• collect firewood

Answer explanation

Calypso helps Odysseus build a raft to leave her island.

What does Calypso promise Odysseus to make him stay?

• Penelope will come join him there

• Odysseus will become immortal

• Calypso will give him great riches

• Calypso will turn him into a pig

Answer explanation

Calypso promises Odysseus immortality to make him stay.

What trait of an epic hero does Odysseus show when he escapes the Cyclops?

• honesty

• stubbornness

• strength

• cleverness

Answer explanation

Odysseus shows cleverness when he escapes the Cyclops by devising a plan to blind the giant and hide under the sheep. This demonstrates his resourcefulness and intelligence.

How does Odysseus prevent himself from being lured by the Sirens?

• He has his men tie himself to the mast

• He asks Circe for a potion

• He puts beeswax in his ears

• He sings loud enough for him not to hear

Answer explanation

Odysseus prevents himself from being lured by the Sirens by having his men tie him to the mast.

Circe's vivid images of Scylla and Charybdis are so scary that Odysseus

• hides below the ship's deck

• changes course of his trip

• keeps the truth from his men

• hopes for help from Poseidon

Answer explanation

Odysseus keeps the truth from his men to prevent them from panicking and losing hope.

What happened when Odysseus and his men went to Helios?

• Odysseus ate the herd of cattle

• Zeus told Odysseus' men to raid the cattle

• Odysseus' crew disturbed the cattle while Odysseus was asleep

• Nothing, they went on their way to Ithaca

Answer explanation

When Odysseus and his men went to Helios, his crew disturbed the cattle while he was asleep.