Vocab
Suppliant
a person who begs or pleads humbly for something, especially for mercy or help.
What is the story behind Odysseus and Philoctetes?
Philoctetes had been left behind on Lemnos because of his wound. Odysseus later brought him back because he possessed Hercules’ bow and arrows, which were needed to help defeat Paris.
Who is the king of Troy during the Trojan War
Priam
When Achilles returns to battle without his armor, who does Thetis turn to for help?
Hephaestus
Who said " I do not hold him here because I hate Odysseus, but because I love him greatly, and would have him dwell with me here..." ?
Calypso
For how long did the goddesses mourn over the body of Achilles?
Seventeen days and seventeen nights.
Guile
cleverness or deception used to achieve a goal
Who is Odysseus’s father?
Laertes
Wants to marry Penelope and take control of Odysseus's home. He represents the disorder and trouble caused by the absence of Odysseus.
Antinous
Apollo is the god of what?
A. The sun, music, prophecy, and archery
B. Prophecy, agriculture, healing, music, and navigation
C. Healing, prophecy, hunting, warfare, and the sea
D. Music, prophecy, agriculture, archery, and marriage
A. The sun, music, prophecy, and archery
"Renowned Menelaus... this is indeed the son of Odysseus. And I avow myself to be the son of another comrade of yours, of Nestor, who was with you at the war of Troy."
Peisistratus
Which goddess gave Paris the golden apple that started the dispute among the three goddesses?
Eris, the goddess of Discord.
A person or place believed to provide messages or predictions from the gods.
Oracle
How do Odysseus and his surviving men escape from the cave of Polyphemus?
Odysseus ties his men underneath the rams, while he himself clings beneath the largest ram, so Polyphemus cannot feel them as he checks the animals leaving the cave.
Which Greek king was the first of the commanders to die after the Trojan War?
Agamemnon
Who is the god of the sea who is angry with Odysseus?
Poseidon
"Achilles, for this time we will bring thee safely back from the battle. But a day will come when we shall not bring thee back..."
Xanthos
Why does Odysseus's crew open the bag of winds given to him by Aeolus?
They believe Odysseus is secretly keeping treasure from them.
Impetuous
acting quickly and without thinking carefully, often because of strong emotions.
When Odysseus returns to Ithaca disguised as an old beggar, who is the first person to recognize him on their own, without Odysseus revealing his identity or someone else telling them?
A. Mentor
B. Telemachus
C. Eurycleia
D. Argos
D. Argos
Who is the loyal swineherd who helps Odysseus reclaim his household?
Eumaeus
This god sends a deadly plague upon the Greek army at Troy
Apollo
"Come hither, come hither, O Odysseus. None hath ever gone this way in his ship until he hath heard from our lips the voice as sweet as honeycomb"
Sirens
Why does Odysseus choose to sail closer to Scylla rather than Charybdis?
Charybdis could destroy the entire ship, while Scylla will take only some of his men.
Hapless
unlucky or unfortunate
Who is Odysseus’s sister?
Ctimene
Who is the father of Telemachus’s friend Peisistratus?
Nestor
Who is the sea monster with six heads that Odysseus must sail past?
Scylla
" Hapless man...Take this veil from me and wind it around they breast. As long as it is upon thee through cast not drown."
Ino
In Homer’s Iliad, Achilles commands a force of warriors from Phthia. What name is traditionally given to Achilles’ elite group of soldiers?
A. The Myrmidons
B. The Locrians
C. The Boeotians
D. The Dolopians
A. The Myrmidons
Hubris
Conceited pride; trying to be like the gods.
In Homer’s Odyssey, Circe transforms Odysseus’ crew into animals. What does Odysseus use to protect himself from Circe’s magic when he confronts her?
An herb given to him by Hermes.
Who was Achilles’ father?
A. Echepolus
B. Peleus
C. Eurypylus
D. Protesilaus
Peleus
What mistake did Odysseus make while sailing home with the bag of winds?
He fell asleep when Ithaca was finally within sight, allowing his exhausted crew to open the bag, believing it contained treasure. The released winds blew the ships far away from Ithaca.
"When my father, The Ancient One of the Sea, comes here to sleep, lay hands upon him and hold himwith all the strength you have."
Eidothee
In Homer’s Odyssey, what is the name of Odysseus’ famous bow?
A. Iphitus
B. Euryalus
C. Eurytus
D. Odysseus’ bow is never given a proper name
C. Eurytus