General
Who is the author of the Odyssey
Homer
A gods name that starts with Z
Zeus
What is the prequel to the Oydssey
The Iliad
What was the name of the war
The Trojan War
Name a theme in the Odyssey
Reckless indulgence of appetites and lack of self-control lead to suffering
and detain you from your goals.
What historic event was conveyed in the Iliad
Trojan War
What are the 3 categories of characters
Gods and goddesses, monsters, mortals
Epic
Who left their husband Menelaus
Helen
Name a theme in the Odyssey
Ingenuity (brains) can triumph over strength (brawn)
Who was the main God
The protagonist of the story
Odysseus
Where did the Gods live
Mt. Olympus
What was constructed near the end of the war by Odysseus
A big wooden horse
True or false, this is a theme in the book: "You will be rewarded if you have high self control and are kind to others"
False
What is 1 of the 2 things that lead to suffering
Reckless indulgence of appetites and lack of self control
Who is the daughter of Zeus
Athena
Who is the most handsome mortal on Earth
Paris
Who was the most beautiful woman
Helen
True or false, a theme in the book is "The civilities of society are what define us as “human” and must be
honored, which means respect for guests / hosts, gods, elders, the
patriarch, and the dead."
True
Where do the Gods live
Mt. Olympus
The antagonist of the story
Poseidon
What is inscribed on the golden apple
For the fairest
How many gods and goddesses are there
14
Characters who fail to abide by these principles______ and _______
suffer, fail