The Odyssey Book One

At the beginning of the epic, who does the poet directly address?

• The poet prays to the Muse.

• The poet prays to Zeus.

• The poet prays to Athena.

• The poet prays to Apollo.

At the beginning of the epic, Odysseus is being held captive by whom?

• Odysseus is held captive by Poseidon.

• Odysseus is held captive by Polyphemus.

• Odysseus is held captive by Calypso.

• Odysseus is held captive by Circe.

Why is the story of Aigisthos, Clytemnestra, and Orestes significant?

• Their story is a prequel to the Odyssey.

• They are characters who will play pivotal roles later in the plot.

• They are characters who symbolize important places in the Odyssey.

• They are characters who show the important messages of: not angering the gods; not blaming the gods for human's own problems; and restoring honor

Odysseus is loved by all of the gods except for whom?

• Poseidon hates Odysseus.

• Zeus hates Odysseus.

• Athena hates Odysseus.

• Hermes hates Odysseus.

Which of the gods and goddesses is Odysseus' greatest ally?

• His greatest ally is Zeus.

• His greatest ally is Poseidon.

• His greatest ally is Hermes.

• His greatest ally is Athena.

Where is Poseidon in Book 1?

• Poseidon is with the "sunburnt men."

• Poseidon is with the the Trojans.

• Poseidon is on Mount Olympus with the other gods.

• Poseidon is with his son Polyphemus.

Whom does Athena disguise herself as before visiting Telemachus?

• Athena disguises herself as Odysseus.

• Athena disguises herself as Nestor.

• Athena disguises herself as Mentes.

• Athena disguises herself as Mentor.

According to Telemachus, what is the problem in Ithaca?

• The people are starving.

• The country is on the verge of a civil war.

• The palace has been overrun by suitors who refuse to leave.

• Thieves keep stealing the livestock.

Where does Athena direct Telemachus?

• She tells him to go to Troy and Sparta.

• She tells him to go to Pylos and Sparta.

• She tells him to go to Egypt and Pylos.

• She tells him to go to Troy and Pylos.

What does Phemius sing that causes Penelope to weep?

• He sings about the kidnapping of Helen.

• He sings about the Trojan War.

• He sings about the Achaeans return from Troy.

• He sings about the death of Odysseus.