Names
I am the messenger of the Gods. I brought a message to Calypso to free Odysseus.
Hermes
Why did Odysseus's men open the bag given to Odysseus by Aeolus?
Odysseus' men believe that the bag contained a great treasure.
How did Odysseus defeat Polyphemus?
Odysseus stabs out the eye of Polyphemus when Polyphemus is drunk and asleep. When Polyphemus asks who has blinded him, Odysseus claims that he is "Nobody".
A lovely vacation spot for anyone planning a long vacation, seven years to be exact.
Ogygia
Is it a good or a bad idea for Odyssey to tell Polyphemus his real name? Why?
It is a bad idea because Polyphemus, son of Poseidon, then prays to his father to punish Odyssey and his men.
I am the husband of Anticlea and father of Odysseus.
Laertes
How does Menelaus give hope to Telemachus?
Odysseus is being held on Calypso's island.
How does Athena bring peace to Ithaca once Odysseus returns?
Athena helps Odysseus and Telemachus kill the suitors and then makes both sides swear peace.
This island is so beautiful that it is worth the 20-year journey. This island is so lovely you may just want to kiss the ground the moment you recognize it.
Ithaca
How does Demodocus cause Odysseus to weep?
Demodocus sings a song of the battles at Troy.
I told Odysseus that he should that he must travel to the underworld.
Circe
In the underworld, Tiresias gives warning to Odysseus to do what? Do Odysseus and his men follow this advice?
Odysseus is warned to avoid Helios's cattle. Odysseus's men do not follow this advice but Odysseus does avoid the cattle.
Where does Odysseus go to after he leaves Troy? What does he do?
Odysseus goes to the Land of Cicones and raids the area for food, water, and gold.
Where does Odysseus land after he loses all but one of his ships?
Laestrygonia
What contest does Penelope say she will propose to the suitors? Why has she chosen this contest?
The suitors must string Odysseus's bow and send an arrow through the head of 12 axes. Penelope knows that no suitor has the strength to string Odysseus's bow.
I am the grandson of Poseidon and king of Phaeacians.
Alcinous
Dressed as a beggar, Odysseus is welcomed as a guest by who? Why would he be welcomed?
Eumaeus welcomes Odysseus because he is following the Greek values of hospitality.
Daily Double
What are character traits that hurt Odysseus along his journey? Why do these traits hurt Odysseus?
What prevents the hostile take over of Mycenae?
Orestes kills Aegisthus preventing the take over of Agamemnon's kingdom.
What events are set forward after Odysseus's men kill cattle on the island of Thrinacia?
Odysseus's men kill and eat the cattle on the island of Thrinacia, which belongs to the Sun God Helios. Scylla, a whirlpool monster, destroys the ship. All of the men drown except Odysseus in order to satisfy Helios.
As Athena, I have disguised myself as many different people as I helped Odysseus and Telemachus. What were all THREE of my disguises?
Mentes, Mentor, and Telemachus
What happens to the disloyal maids after Odysseus returns home? What does he make the maids do first?
Odysseus kills the disloyal maids after he forces them to clean up the bodies of the suitors (their lovers).
When Poseidon returns from his trip to the land of the Ethiopians, he spots Odysseus and sents a storm to prevent Odysseus from reaching the Island of the Phaeacians. Who comes to his aid? What do they give him?
Ino comes to Odysseus's aid. She gives him a veil to protect him from harm.
What happens to the Phaeacians?
Poseidon turns the ship of the Phaeacians to stone.
Daily Double
What are two examples of the Gods's wrath in The Odyssey?