Who is the supreme god who resides on Mt. Olympus and is famous for using lightning bolts as weapons?
Zeus
100
to destroy or ruin
ravage
100
What part of Romeo and Juliet can Homer's prayer to the Muse of Epic Poetry be compared to?
The Prologue
100
Why does Odysseus lose most his men the morning after they defeated the Cicones?
They were too hung over and could not defend themselves.
100
What is the title of the Book which can be considered a prequel to The Odyssey?
The Iliad
200
Who is the messenger god?
Hermes
200
There was a ____________________ of people standing on the side of the road to watch the parade.
profusion
200
What quality does Calypso show when she says "O forlorn man, be still, Here you need grieve no no more... I have pondered it, and I shall help you go..."
Pride
200
Where does Odysseus and his men arrive after leaving the Cicones?
The Island of the Lotus Eaters
200
What is the comparison called which makes complex things easily understandable?
Homeric Similes
300
Who is the god of the sea who vows Odyssey will never reach Ithaca's shores?
Poseidon
300
These "singers of tales" can be compared to modern-day rappers.
Rhapsodes
300
How is Odysseus rescued and brought to land after Poseidon's storm wrecks his raft?
With the help of Athena and a sea nymph.
300
How long were Odysseus and his men at sea before reaching the Island of the Lotus Eaters?
9 days, landing on the 10th
300
Texans are from Texas. What is the name for people from Ithaca?
Acheans
400
These nine goddesses were the daughters of Zeus, responsible for inspiring all types of art.
The Muses
400
These stories, rooted in a particular culture, explain a belief, ritual, or mysterious natural phenomenon.
Myth
400
Why was Odysseus treated so well when he arrived at King Alcinous' court?
The Greeks believed guests were godsent.
400
What two qualities of Odysseus are shown in his interaction with the Cyclops?
Curiosity and Cunning
400
In our version of the Story, why does the Trojan War begin?
Helen of Greece has an affair with Paris, a prince of Troy.
500
Who is the lame god of metal-working?
Hephaestus
500
This vocabulary word is a reflection of a hero's best and worst qualities.
Alter Ego
500
What is the first story Odysseus tells King Alcinous?
The Battle of the Cicones
500
How does Odysseus plan to escape from the Cyclops' cave?
Blind him and sneak out under his sheep.
500
Why is Polyphemus' treatment of Odysseus when he finds him in his cave ironic?