Odyssey by Gillian Cross

Where did Odysseus spent his first night back on Ithaca?

• On the beach

• with the shepherd boy's family

• in the palace

• in his swineherd's hut

How did Penelope know for sure that the beggar was truly Odysseus?

• She tricked him by asking to move the bed.

• She recognized him in his own royal clothes.

• Telemachus told her that is was his father.

• Eurycleia insisted that the beggar was Odysseus.

Who is the main character?

• King of Sparta

• Telemachus

• Odysseus

• King of Sparta

On page 10, Odysseus leaves home with a "heavy heart". What does it mean to have a "heavy heart"?

• To be excited

• To be anxious

• To be sad

What is the main theme of 'Odyssey' by Gillian Cross?

• Adventure and heroism

• Love and betrayal

• War and peace

• Friendship and loyalty

Which character in 'Odyssey' by Gillian Cross is known for their intelligence and cunning nature?

• Achilles

• Odysseus

• Telemachus

• Penelope

In 'Odyssey' by Gillian Cross, what role does Penelope play in the story?

• A warrior

• A goddess

• Odysseus' wife

• A sorceress

What literary device is predominantly used in 'Odyssey' by Gillian Cross to describe Odysseus' journey?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Allegory

• Imagery

Which of the following best describes the narrative style of 'Odyssey' by Gillian Cross?

• First-person

• Second-person

• Third-person limited

• Third-person omniscient

In 'Odyssey' by Gillian Cross, how does Odysseus prove his identity upon returning home?

• By showing his scar

• By recounting his journey

• By stringing his bow

• By revealing a secret