Odyssey 11

What is the purpose of Odysseus' journey to the underworld in Odyssey 11?

• To seek guidance from the prophet Tiresias and to communicate with the spirits of the dead.

• To challenge the gods and assert his dominance

• To rescue a loved one from eternal punishment

• To find hidden treasure in the underworld

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Who does Odysseus encounter in the underworld?

• Gods and goddesses

• Various figures from his past

• Monsters and mythical creatures

• Living relatives and friends

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What advice does Tiresias, the blind prophet, give to Odysseus?

• Steal the treasures of the gods to gain their favor.

• Sacrifice one of your crew members to appease the gods.

• Avoid harming the cattle of the sun god, Helios.

• Ignore the warnings of the gods and continue on your journey.

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How does Odysseus communicate with the souls of the dead in the underworld?

• By singing a lullaby to them

• By using a ouija board

• By sending them text messages

• By performing a ritual involving sacrifices, libations, and following instructions from Tiresias.

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What does Odysseus learn from speaking to his mother in the underworld?

• He learns about his mother's decision to disown him

• He learns about his mother's death and the current situation in his homeland.

• He learns about his mother's new marriage

• He learns about his mother's successful business

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What does Odysseus do after returning from the underworld?

• Goes on a quest to find more mythical creatures

• Returns to fight in the Trojan War

• Continues his journey home to Ithaca

• Decides to stay in the underworld

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What impact does Odysseus' journey to the underworld have on him and his quest to return home?

• It causes him to lose hope and give up on his quest

• It provides him with crucial information and guidance from the spirits of the dead, which helps him in his quest to return home.

• It leads him to forget about his home and stay in the underworld

• It makes him realize that he doesn't want to return home

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