This quiz assesses knowledge on 'The Odyssey', focusing on Odysseus's journey post-Trojan War, encounters with Polyphemus, and leadership traits. It evaluates understanding of plot details and character analysis, essential for students of classic Greek literature.
Pleases his men
Impresses his men
Endangers his men
Acts to shorten his journey home
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Take aid.
Kill anyone.
Show mercy and forgiveness.
Harm the suitors.
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Calling on the god Poseidon
Telling Polyphemus that his name is Nohbdy
Offering Polyphemus's ram as a sacrifice to Zeus
Leaving men behind when he goes to Polyphemus's cave
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No harm will come to Odysseus's men.
Odysseus will not be harmed.
Harm will come to fewer of Odysseus's men.
Odysseus won't be tempted to fight against fate.
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Being too proud.
Being unwilling to risk lives.
Having a negative outlook on life.
Not wanting to stand out among his men.
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He is disguised.
He has aged twenty years
He is wearing armor and a helmet.
Athena has made him beautiful and taller.
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Remain neutral.
Take Odysseus's side.
Take the suitors' side.
Swing their support between Odysseus and the suitors.
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A whirlpool
A drifting rock
A six headed monster
A slippery mountain that cannot be crossed
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Zeus's thunderbolt
Odysseus's stringing the bow
Odysseus's knowing that their bed cannot be moved
The goddess Athena making Odysseus look like his younger self
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Let Odysseus go free
Eat Odysseus last
Sacrifice his prize ram to Zeus
Spare the rest of Odysseus's men
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To kill Polyphemus
To capture Polyphemus
To find desperately needed food and shelter
To satisfy Odysseus's curiosity about Polyphemus
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Joy.
Anger.
Shock.
Distrust.
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His virtue
His reputation
Magic
Pleasure
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A whirlpool
A drifting rock
A six-headed monster
A slippery mountain that cannot be crossed
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