a long narrative poem telling about a famous hero & his deeds
What is an epic?
100
the epic hero in The Odyssey
Who is Odysseus?
100
Odysseus must use intelligence to escape this incredibly large monster, or he will become an appetizer.
What is a Cyclops?
100
The epic begins long before Odysseus returns from battle during this war.
What is the Trojan War?
100
How does Odysseus get his men and himself out of the Cyclops's cave?
What is by tying themselves under sheep?
200
a literary figure who represents a society beliefs and moral code
What is an epic hero?
200
Odysseus’ wife
Who is Penelope?
200
Only a visit to the land of these will you receive a flower that will make you not wish to return home.
What is the Land of the Lotus Eaters?
200
After his return home, Odysseus must complete this final task proving he is the King
What is shoot an arrow through 12 axe heads
200
Since Odysseus wants know one to know that he has come back home, he disguises himself as this
What is a beggar?
300
how an author creates a descriptive picture with words
What is imagery?
300
Odysseus’ son
Who is Telemachus?
300
These creatures, part woman and part bird, use songs to lure sailors to their death
Who are the Sirens?
300
Odysseus’ main goal is to return home to this place.
What is Ithaca?
300
Why does Odysseus place beeswax on the men's ears when they pass the land of the Sirens?
What is to block out the song of the sirens?
400
a hint an author provides to create suspense or advance plot
What is foreshadowing?
400
Poseidon’s son
Who is Polyphemus?
400
Six-headed sea monster who devours sailors
Who is Scylla?
400
Odysseus receives the most help from this Goddess during his fight with the suitors
Who is Athena?
400
Penelope gives Odysseus another test as she tells him their bed was removed from their bedroom. This, of course, is impossible because their bed is made from this.
What is a tree trunk?
500
a adj. or adv. phrase used to describe a character or idea
What is an epithet?
500
Odysseus’ trick name given to the Cyclops
What is Nohbdy?
500
Odysseus stays with this Goddess for a year after she turns his men into swine
Who is Circe?
500
At the beginning of the epic, Homer prays to this Goddess for help in telling the story of Odysseus.
Who is the Muse?
500
It took Odysseus this many years to return home from the war