The Odyssey Book V

Who is the nymph that keeps Odysseus on her island in Book V of "The Odyssey"?

• Circe

• Calypso

• Nausicaa

• Penelope

Which god is sent by Zeus to order Calypso to release Odysseus?

• Hermes

• Apollo

• Poseidon

• Athena

What is the main event that happens to Odysseus after he leaves Calypso’s island?

• He returns home to Ithaca

• He is shipwrecked by a storm

• He is captured by the Cyclops

• He finds treasure

Who causes the storm that wrecks Odysseus’s raft?

• Zeus

• Athena

• Poseidon

• Hermes

Summarize why Calypso finally agrees to let Odysseus leave her island.

• She grows tired of him

• She is ordered by the gods

• Odysseus escapes on his own

• She wants to visit Ithaca

Which character helps Odysseus survive after his raft is destroyed, and how?

• Ino, by giving him a magical veil

• Athena, by calming the sea

• Zeus, by sending a gentle wind

• Calypso, by sending a rescue boat

Explain the significance of the sea as a motif in Book V of "The Odyssey".

• It represents Odysseus’s love for adventure

• It symbolizes the challenges and unpredictability of fate

• It is a place of relaxation for Odysseus

• It shows the power of the gods over mortals

Which theme is most clearly illustrated by Odysseus’s struggle to survive the storm?

• The importance of wealth

• The power of cunning over strength

• The endurance of the human spirit

• The dangers of pride

Analyze how the intervention of the gods in Book V affects Odysseus’s journey. Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

• The gods ignore Odysseus, so he must rely only on himself

• The gods both help and hinder Odysseus, showing their control over his fate

• The gods only punish Odysseus for his mistakes

• The gods are powerless to change Odysseus’s destiny

Consider the relationship between Odysseus and Calypso in Book V. What does their interaction reveal about the theme of temptation and loyalty?

• Odysseus is easily tempted and forgets his home

• Calypso’s offer tests Odysseus’s loyalty, but he remains devoted to returning home

• Odysseus chooses to stay with Calypso forever

• Calypso is not interested in Odysseus at all