Quiz on The Odyssey

What is the nature of Odysseus's curse? How did he come to be cursed?

The god of the ocean who cursed Odysseus.

• Poseidon

• Zeus

• Polyphemus

• Calypso

The god most favorable to Odysseus.

• Poseidon

• Zeus

• Hermes

• Athena

The king of the Phaeacians.

• Antinous

• Alcinous

• Nausicaa

• Hermes

The son of Odysseus.

• Polyphemus

• Telemachus

• Antinous

• Penelope

What is Odysseus's attitude toward the gods and their gifts? How does this contrast with the attitudes of his fellow Greeks? Cite examples from the text to support your claims.

How do the suitors break the rules of Greek society? Pick two options.

• They are eating food that is not theirs.

• They want Penelope to remarry.

• They fight to defend themselves.

• They are rude to Penelope’s guests.

• They fail to recognize Odysseus.

What is Odysseus's primary motivation throughout the story?

• to win fame and glory

• to be remembered after death

• to get home to his family

• to prove his cleverness

Using your own words, summarize why Cupid cursed Apollo with a love for Daphne and what happened as a result of this curse.

Why didn’t Daphne want Apollo’s love?

• He was too rude and insistent.

• She didn’t find him attractive.

• She was cursed to be repulsed by him.

• She was already married.