Homer's Odyssey

Who is traditionally identified as the author of the 'Odyssey'?

• Plato

• Aristotle

• Socrates

• Homer

What is the profession of the people who originally performed the 'Odyssey'?

• Kings

• Rhapsodes

• Philosophers

• Soldiers

What does the word 'rhapsode' mean?

• A solo performance

• Stitching together

• A musical instrument

• A type of poem

What is the major theme uniting the 'Odyssey' and the 'Iliad'?

• Do not incur the wrath of the gods

• The adventures of travel

• The value of friendship

• The importance of family

What ancient code of hospitality is significant in the 'Odyssey'?

• Demokratia

• Xenia

• Politeia

• Eudaimonia

Where does the narrative of the 'Odyssey' begin?

• In the middle of things

• At the end of the Trojan War

• In the city of Ithaca

• On Mount Olympus

Why has Odysseus's journey home been difficult?

• He lost his map

• He angered the sea god Poseidon

• His crew abandoned him

• He forgot his way home

What role does Penelope play in the 'Odyssey'?

• A warrior

• A sorceress

• A sea goddess

• A non-stop host

How was the 'Odyssey' originally made to be experienced?

• Through painting

• Through acting

• Through listening

• Through reading

What is a significant aspect of the Greek Pantheon as depicted in the 'Odyssey'?

• Their love for humans

• Their preference for peace

• Their divine power and human insecurity

• Their absence in human affairs