Theme
Style
Characterization
Setting
Plot
100
Why is Poseidon getting Revenge on Odysseus?
Odysseus believed that he was the main reason for the war being won and Poseidon did not like that Odysseus was taking all the credit.
100
What type of literature is the Odyssey?
An Epic
100
Who is "me" in line one?
Homer.
100
What is Ogygia?
The island that Odysseus is trapped on with Calypso.
100
Why does Telemakhos go to Pylos and Sparta?
To gather information about his father Odysseus.
200
How have looks deceived characters in this book?
Athena came down a Mentes.
200
What type of "verse" is the Odyssey?
Poem
200
Who sent Odysseus away? Why?
Zeus, because he blinded his cyclops
200
Where is Ithica?
Odysseus' home
200
Who tells Telemakhos his father is still alive?
King Menelaus
300
Why was it always important to be kind to visitors?
It was thought that Gods would come down as humans and wander. You would never want to turn away someone that may be a God.
300
What type of writing style is The Odyssey? (Hint: Iambic...)
Heroic/ Dactylic Hexameter
300
who is eurycleia?
Telekamhos' nurse
300
What is the event preceding Odysseus' long journey home?
The Trojan war
300
Who does Athena come to Telemakhos as?
Mentes, a friend of Odysseus.
400
What are four main themes.
Loyalty, Hospitality, Revenge, and Appearance
400
What writing style was named after Homer?
Homeric Verse
400
who is the "god of the sea-blue mane?
Poseidon
400
What is Pylos?
The place where Telemachus and Mentor see a sacrificial ceremony bulls being offered to Poseidon.
400
What does King Nestor know about Odysseus?
Very little, last time they saw each other was the battle of Troy.
500
What is the relationship between gods and men in the Odyssey?
Gods are often directly involved with many human affairs.
500
A style of reception used by Mene Laos during his feast?
Welcoming, inviting, humble
500
who is Eidothea?
Protist's Daughter
500
What is Sparta?
The City where king Menelaus rules.
500
What do the suitors plan to do to Telemakhos.
They plan to kill him on his return from Sparta.
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