The Odyssey: Books 1 to 8

How does Odysseus’s time on Calypso’s island in Book 1 show the gods' influence in The Odyssey?

• The gods help mortals escape problems.

• The gods are both kind and cruel.

• Mortals control the gods' actions.

• The gods punish only bad behavior.

How does the behavior of the suitors in Ithaca in Book 1 affect the story?

• It shows their arrogance while Odysseus is away.

• It hints at Odysseus’s return.

• It helps Odysseus return to Ithaca.

• It shows the gods' favor for the suitors.

What does Telemachus’s speech in Book 2 reveal about him?

• He is growing more confident.

• He is afraid to face the suitors.

• He doesn’t understand the danger.

• He is unable to take charge.

What narrative technique does Nestor use when telling his story in Book 3?

• Flashback.

• Foreshadowing.

• Irony.

• Symbolism.

How do the stories of Odysseus in Troy shared by Menelaus in Book 4 reveal Odysseus’s character?

• He is clever and resourceful.

• He is fearless in battle.

• He values glory.

• He cares deeply for his men.

How does Athena’s help in Book 5 show the gods’ role in The Odyssey?

• The gods help only those who deserve it.

• Mortals must rely on themselves to survive.

• The gods choose who to help, based on fairness.

• The gods can help or punish mortals based on their will.

How does Nausikaa’s encounter with Odysseus in Book 6 move the plot forward?

• She helps him get to the Phaeacian palace.

• She challenges Odysseus to a contest.

• She refuses to help him.

• She reveals Odysseus’s identity.

How does Athena’s disguise in Book 7 help Odysseus?

• It keeps him safe from harm by making him invisible.

• It allows him to speak freely with the Phaeacians.

• It shows Athena’s love for Odysseus.

• It helps him blend in with the Phaeacians.

How do Demodocus's songs affect Odysseus in Book 8?

• They make him proud of his actions in the war.

• They make him feel sad and miss his friends.

• They remind him of the Trojan War.

• They inspire him to confront the suitors.

How does the contest in Book 8 show the values of the Phaeacians?

• They value athletic skill and physical strength.

• They value intellectual achievements over physical ones.

• They believe all mortals should compete.

• They show no interest in sports.