The Odyssey

Adventures of Odysseus is an example of what fantasy genre?

• epic tales

• nonfiction

• memoirs

• realistic fiction

Who is waiting on Odysseus back home?

• His mother and father

• His wife Penelope and his son

• His favorite pet cat

• His sister and daughter

Which characteristics best describe Cyclops?

• one-eyed, giant, violent

• charming, kind, sweet

• giant, six heads, fiery

• wise, mature, smart

Why is Odysseus away from home?

• He was a poor man who had to travel for his job, attempting to earn money.

• He was off discovering new lands to conquer and own more land.

• He spent 10 years fighting the Trojan War and 10 more sailing home.

• He was on a mission for Poseidon and the other Gods.

What kind of journey is Odysseus on?

• A hero's quest

• A yellow brick road

• A space odyssey

• A super hero montage

What is one of Odysseus's negative traits?

• His pride

• His wisdom

• His jealousy

• His strength

What does Odysseus see in the Land of the Dead that frightens him?

• The prophet Tiresias

• His wife

• His father's friend

• His mother's face

What negative trait does Odysseus's crew show?

• Bravery

• Greed

• Sleepiness

• Pride

Why does Odysseus not tell his men about the dragon Scylla?

• Circe told him not to say anything

• He wants them all to die

• He needs them to row fast to stay away from the whirlpool

• The men said they would do whatever he wanted.

Which women fall in love with Odysseus?

• Circe and Calypso

• Athene and Aphrodite

• Minnie and Daisy

• Scylla and Charybdis