Odysseus & Penelope Quiz

Why did Odysseus' journey home take so long?

• He was cursed by the gods.

• He lost his way in a storm.

• He was captured by a cyclops.

• He faced numerous challenges and obstacles set by the gods.

How did Penelope demonstrate her loyalty to Odysseus during his absence?

• By remarrying to secure her position.

• By waiting faithfully for his return.

• By sending out search parties to find him.

• By moving to another city to escape the suitors.

What were the Suitors doing in Odysseus' palace?

• They helped Penelope manage the household.

• They plotted to steal Odysseus' wealth.

• They consumed Odysseus' resources and sought to marry Penelope.

• They protected Ithaca in Odysseus' absence.

In what disguise did Odysseus first return to Ithaca?

• As a merchant.

• As a old man.

• As a soldier.

• As a god.

What trick did Penelope use to delay her remarriage?

• She demanded impossible tasks from the suitors.

• She pretended to be ill.

• She claimed she would choose a suitor when she finished weaving a shroud.

• She hid from the suitors.

What did Penelope do each night to delay the completion of the shroud?

• She prayed to the gods for more time.

• She unraveled the work she had done during the day.

• She pretended the loom was broken.

• She hid the shroud.

What was the outcome of the final battle between Odysseus and the suitors?

• Odysseus forgave the suitors and banished them from Ithaca.

• The suitors defeated Odysseus and he fled Ithaca.

• Odysseus, with the help of his son and a few loyal servants, killed the suitors.

• The gods intervened and the suitors were turned into swine.

Who assisted Odysseus in the battle against the suitors?

• Athena and Zeus.

• His son, Telemachus, and a few loyal servants.

• The citizens of Ithaca.

• Poseidon and Hermes.

Why did the suitors fail to string Odysseus' bow?

• They were not strong enough.

• They were cursed by Athena.

• The bow was enchanted to only obey Odysseus.

• They lacked the skill and finesse required.