The Odyssey of Homer - Trade Book Test

Odysseus originally leaves his home in Ithaca to fight in the ______ War.

How does Odysseus and his men injure the Cyclops?

• They trip him.

• They throw him off a cliff.

• They drive a spike into the Cyclops' eye.

• The ask Poseidon for help.

All of the following words apply to Odysseus EXCEPT:

• unemotional

• crafty

• patient

• intelligent

Odysseus often gets into trouble because of his: (choose 2)

• pride

• curiosity

• caution

Which of the following traits might justify labeling Odysseus the first “modern hero”?

• He is a human being with character flaws.

• He is protected by various deities.

• He is free of self-doubt.

• He is loyal to his wife.

All of the following are evidence that the The Odyssey of Homer grew out of an oral tradition EXCEPT

• the regular meter of the lines.

• the use of the gods in the plot.

• the use of repeated epithets.

• the repetition of events.

Identify each literary element or technique illustrated below with the best term from the following list: theme of justice, direct characterization, indirect characterization, fantasy, epic hero. Odysseus vanquishes the Cyclops.

• theme of justice

• direct characterization

• indirect characterization

• fantasy

• epic hero

The Cyclops Polyphemus is the son of....

• Zeus

• Poseidon

• Hades

• Demter

Match the characters to the correct description.

• sirens

• King and leader of the Greek forces

• Polyphemus

• Enchantress that helps Odysseus

• Circe

• Odysseus' father

• Laertes

• One of Poseidon's sons

• Agamemnon

• Creatures whose songs lure sailors to their deaths

Why did Odysseus give his crew bees wax?

• Bees wax is used on the ship to make a candle.

• Bees wax is good luck.

• He put bees wax in their ears so they would not hear the sirens.