The Odyssey thus Far Quiz

Who is the sea god mentioned in the passage?

• Zeus

• Hades

• Poseidon

• Apollo

What did Poseidon do to Odysseus according to the text?

• Helped him reach home

• Kept him from reaching home

• Gave him a treasure

• Made him a king

What literary work is the passage from?

• The Iliad

• The Odyssey

• The Aeneid

• The Metamorphoses

What is the purpose of the passage's invocation to the Muse?

• To ask for help in battle

• To request the telling of a story

• To seek guidance in navigation

• To find a lost treasure

What is the main conflict introduced in the passage?

• A war between gods

• Odysseus's struggle to return home

• A love triangle

• A quest for treasure

Who was the first to speak among the gods in the council on Mount Olympus?

• Athena

• Zeus

• Poseidon

• Apollo

What does Athena question Zeus about regarding Odysseus?

• His wealth

• His gifts and sacrifices

• His strength

• His wisdom

What does Zeus claim people blame the gods for?

• Their own folly

• Their success

• Their happiness

• Their wisdom

In what form does Athena appear in front of Odysseus's house?

• As a bird

• In disguise

• As a warrior

• As a child

What is Telemachus doing inside the house?

• Celebrating

• Sleeping

• Brooding

• Reading