Epic Poems Quiz

Epic poems are traditionally told by whom?

• By narrators

• By poets

• By rhapsodes

• By historians

Define an epic poem.

• A long narrative poem detailing the adventures of a hero

• A short lyrical poem expressing personal emotions

• A poem written in free verse without a specific structure

• A humorous poem with a playful tone

Which of the following are qualities of an epic hero?

• Bravery, strength, and honor

• Wealth and power

• Cunning and deceit

• Cowardice and fear

Homer is credited with creating which of the following stories?

• The Iliad and The Odyssey

• The Aeneid and The Metamorphoses

• The Divine Comedy and The Canterbury Tales

• The Epic of Gilgamesh and Beowulf

Which of the following describes the wooden horse trick, who came up with it, and if it was successful?

• A deceptive strategy involving a large wooden horse, devised by the Greeks, which successfully led to the fall of Troy.

• A naval maneuver used by the Romans to outflank Carthaginian ships, which ultimately failed.

• A siege tactic involving underground tunnels, created by the Persians, that was partially successful.

• A diplomatic negotiation strategy by the Egyptians to form alliances, which was moderately successful.

Identify which MAJOR god/goddess helps Odysseus to get home. Example: Athena helps Odysseus by freeing him from Calypso.

• Zeus

• Poseidon

• Athena

• Apollo

Identify which MAJOR god/goddess hinders Odysseus from getting home. Example: Poseidon hinders him by causing storms and wrecking his ship.

• Zeus

• Athena

• Poseidon

• Apollo

Who was the Queen of Sparta who left with Paris, causing the Trojan War?

• Helen

• Paris

• Menelaus

• Odysseus

Where is Odysseus at the beginning of our reading?

Why does Calypso allow Odysseus to leave her island?