GODS & GODDESSES
Who is the Greek goddess of wisdom who protects and guides Odysseus?
ATHENA
What was the name of the beautiful woman whose departure with Paris sparked the Trojan War?
HELEN / HELEN OF SPARTA / HELEN OF TROY
What is the name of the one-eyed Cyclops whom Odysseus blinds?
POLYPHEMUS
What disguise does Odysseus wear when he finally returns to Ithaca?
AN OLD BEGGAR / BEGGAR
What is the literary term for a long narrative poem about the extraordinary adventures of a hero?
EPIC
Who is the Greek god of the sea who punishes Odysseus for blinding his son?
POSEIDON
Who was Helen's husband and the king of Sparta?
MENELAUS
What are the names of the two sea monsters Odysseus must navigate between?
SCYLLA AND CHARYBDIS
Who is Odysseus's faithful wife who waits for his return?
PENELOPE
What is the term that is descriptive phrase repeatedly used for a character or object, such as 'resourceful Odysseus', 'rosy-fingered Dawn' or "son of Laertes?"
Which goddess of love and beauty received the Golden Apple after promising Paris the most beautiful woman?
What giant wooden object did the Greeks use to sneak soldiers into Troy?
HORSE / TROJAN HORSE
What happens to Odysseus's men after they eat the sacred cattle (oxen) of Helios?
Zeus destroys their ship, and all the men die; only Odysseus survives.
What is the name of Odysseus's loyal dog who recognizes him after 20 years?
ARGUS
To whom is Odysseus' invocation at the start of part 1 addressed?
to the MUSE
Who is the goddess who keeps Odysseus on her island for seven years?
CALYPSO
How many years did the Trojan War last?
10 YEARS
How does Odysseus escape from the Cyclops's cave after blinding him?
He and his men hide beneath the Cyclops's sheep.
How does Penelope use weaving to delay choosing a new husband?
She weaves a burial shroud by day and secretly unravels it at night.
"The angry waves reached out their hands and tried to drag Odysseus into the depths of the sea."
What figure of speech is used in this sentence, and how does it contribute to the mood?
Personification. The waves are given human qualities (hands and the ability to reach). This creates a threatening, suspenseful mood by making the sea seem like a living enemy.
Which three goddesses competed for the Golden Apple marked 'For the Fairest'?
Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite
Why did Paris choose Aphrodite as the fairest goddess, and how did this decision contribute to the Trojan War?
Aphrodite promised Paris the most beautiful woman, Helen, who was already married to Menelaus. Her departure with Paris helped trigger the war.
After escaping Polyphemus, Odysseus reveals his real name and boasts. What character flaw does this demonstrate, and what is its consequence?
Hubris (excessive pride). Polyphemus calls upon Poseidon to punish Odysseus, prolonging his journey.
Who is Antinous, and how does his treatment of the disguised Odysseus reveal his character?
Antinous is an arrogant suitor who mistreats the disguised Odysseus, revealing his cruelty, disrespect, and violation of xenia (hospitality).
“The sea roared like a thousand lions as Odysseus faced a mountain of troubles on his journey home.”
Question: Identify TWO different figures of speech in this sentence and explain how each emphasizes Odysseus's struggles.
Simile: “The sea roared like a thousand lions” compares the sound of the sea to lions using like, emphasizing its terrifying power.
Metaphor: “A mountain of troubles” compares Odysseus's difficulties to a mountain, emphasizing the enormous challenges he faces