The Odyssey: Key Characters and Events

The transcript covers excerpts from Homer's 'The Odyssey', focusing on Odysseus' journey home after the fall of Troy. It highlights his struggles, the intervention of gods like Athena and Hermes, and his captivity by Calypso. The narrative also touches on the challenges faced by his family in Ithaca, including his son Telemachus and wife Penelope, who are besieged by suitors. The story emphasizes themes of perseverance, divine intervention, and the longing for home.

Who is the author of The Odyssey?

• Sophocles

• Virgil

• Euripides

• Homer

What is Odysseus known for?

• His strength

• His cunning

• His wisdom

• His bravery

What did Odysseus' crew do that led to their downfall?

• They disobeyed Odysseus

• They killed the cattle of Helios

• They stole from the gods

• They abandoned their ship

Who appeals to Zeus to help Odysseus return home?

• Artemis

• Aphrodite

• Athena

• Hera

What is the situation in Ithaca during Odysseus' absence?

• Peaceful

• Ruled by Telemachus

• Under attack

• Besieged by suitors

Where does Telemachus travel to seek news of his father?

• Sparta

• Pylos

• Troy

• Athens

Who holds Odysseus captive on her island?

• Circe

• Athena

• Calypso

• Nausicaa

Who is sent by Zeus to tell Calypso to release Odysseus?

• Apollo

• Hermes

• Ares

• Hephaestus

What is unique about Calypso's island?

• It is invisible

• It is barren

• It is a paradise

• It is cursed

What does Calypso offer Odysseus if he stays with her?

• Power

• Immortality

• Riches

• Wisdom