Characters
Journey
Vocabulary
Odysseus
Epic Hero
100
Who tells they Cyclops that his name is Nobody?
Odysseus
100
What happens when the men eat the Lotus?
They forget about returning home.
100
What word means awe-inspiring in excellence; strickingly impressive?
Formidable
100
Who is Odysseus's wife?
Penelope
100
What is an epic?
A long narrative poem about important events in the history or folklore of a nation or culture
200
Who is the son of the Poseidon, the sea god in the Odyssey?
Polyphemus
200
Why does Odysseus blind the Cyclops instead of killing him?
The Cyclops is the only one who can move the stone that covers the exit to the cave.
200
What word means to destroy violently; ruin?
Ravage
200
Who is Odysseus's son?
Telemachus
200
True or False An epic hero usually has the qualities that are valued by the society they belong to.
True
300
Who is given credit for writing The Odyssey?
Homer
300
In what episode does Odysseus loose all of his men?
The Cattle of the Sun God
300
What word means in large supply; abundance?
Profusion
300
What god embodies the worst side of Odysseus?
Poseidon
300
What is a weakness of Odysseus?
Hubris - excessive pride
400
Who turns Odysseus's men to pigs?
Circe the Enchantress
400
Why doesn't Aeolus help Odysseus the second time?
Odysseus and his crew let the wind out of the bag, so Aeolus wouldn't give them a second chance.
400
What word means wise?
Sage
400
What god embodies the best of Odysseus?
Athena
400
True of False Polyphemus is an epic hero.
False
500
Who is the father of Odysseus?
Laertes
500
What does Tireseus warn Odysseus about in the underworld.
Not to eat the Cattle of the Sun God
500
What word means enemy; opponent?
Adversary
500
What is the central theme of The Odyssey?
There's no place like home.
500
What is Odysseus most know for?
His wisdom in battle.
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