Characters
Who is the hero of The Odyssey?
Odysseus
What is Odysseus’ home island?
Ithaca
What creature has six heads and eats sailors?
Scylla
Who is the god of the sea?
Poseidon
What theme is shown by Odysseus’ long journey?
Perseverance or loyalty
Who is the goddess who helps Odysseus?
Athena
Where does Odysseus meet the dead?
The Underworld.
What deadly whirlpool threatens Odysseus?
Charybdis
Which god is angry with Odysseus for blinding his son?
Poseidon
What theme is shown by Penelope’s weaving trick?
Cleverness or faithfulness
Who is the king of the gods?
Zeus
What island is home to the Lotus-Eaters?
The Land of the Lotus-Eaters
What is the name of the enchantress who turns men into pigs?
Circe
Who is the messenger god?
Hermes
What phrase shows Odysseus is cunning?
"nobody"
Who is the Cyclops that Odysseus blinds?
Polyphemus
Where do Odysseus and his crew face the Laestrygonians?
Laestrygonian Island
What plant causes Odysseus’ men to forget home.
Lotus.
What god helps Odysseus resist Circe’s magic?
Hermes
What theme is shown when Odysseus listens to the Sirens but ties himself up?
Self-control or temptation
Who is Odysseus’ faithful wife?
Penelope
Where does Calypso hold Odysseus captive?
Ogygia.
What is the name of the test Penelope uses to confirm Odysseus’ identity?
The bed test
What is the name of the sun god whose cattle Odysseus’ men eat?
Helios
What theme is shown by the suitors’ punishment?
Justice or revenge