The Odyssey Questions and Answers

Question 1

The Odyssey

Who beats the Phaeacians in a tournament?

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Asked by taylore b #317965

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Question 2

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book:22

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Asked by katelyn c #436951

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Question 3

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When Calypso was ordered to let Odysseus go, she blamed the gods for being what?

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Asked by Rodderick R #436078

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Question 4

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What are the qualitites of mind that Penelope possesses that match Odysseus's, and how is her metis revealed?

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Asked by Janessa H #434761

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Question 5

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What is Eumaeus discussing here? "Zeus / the Old Thunderer, robs a man of half his virtue

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Asked by Talayah D #431973

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Question 6

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How does reading the Odyssey give us cultural literacy?

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Asked by Lauren F #431762

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Question 7

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does odysseus longing to return to ithaca seem true to life?

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Asked by Hannah v #430738

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Question 8

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As Odysseus recalls his men's pleas to flee the Cyclops' cave, he remarks,"Ah, /how sound that was! Yet I refused. I wished /to see the caveman, what he had to offer." WHAT qualities of an epic heo does Odysseus reveal in this comment?

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Asked by Rachel G.

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Question 9

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What does Odysseus do to honor Tiresias?

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Asked by Aria T #429144

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Question 10

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The epithet in line one suggest that odysseus is.... a) full of wisdom and knowldge b) extremely courageous c) proud of his wife and son d) strongly devout to the gods epither: Greathearted Odysseus, home at last

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Question 11

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Why doesn't Odysseus clasp Nausicaa's knees?

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Question 12

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Who does Odysseus meet in Book 27 who gives Odysseus a hard time?

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Asked by madison b #284123

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Question 13

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book 22, question 3: (((read details of what I'm talking about))))) here's the question:Identify one aspect each of plot setting, character, and theme in the odyssey. Which do you consider the most impressive?

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Asked by Rachel G.

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Question 14

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book 23:The trunk of the olive tree.: Explain the symbol of the olive tree's trunk. Why is it so important to the story???

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Asked by Rachel G.

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Question 15

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book 23 quest. 2: What do you think are the moments of greatest tension in Part 2? Cite specific text evidence to support your ideas, and yes you must address counter claims.

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Asked by Rachel G.

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Question 16

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book 22: Death in the Great Hall: Determine the meaning of the figurative language in this line: "he poured out at his feet a rain of arrows from the quiver". What impact does this metaphor have on the description of Odysseus as a warrior?

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Asked by Rachel G.

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Question 17

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Book 22: What do you think of Odysseus killing the suitors? What do you think of his killing of those who embraced his knees and begged for mercy?

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Asked by Rachel G.

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Question 18

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What beach was it when Odysseus and his men partied on the beach and got drunk then got attacked?

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Asked by Rachel G.

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Question 19

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Why can't the men eat any of the fine herd of Hellios cattle that they find

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Asked by jodi e #424338

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Question 20

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In the version of the story, the Sirens sing to Odysseus that if he comes near their island he will have what?

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Asked by jodi e #424338

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Question 21

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Odyssey

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Asked by Mckenzie D #423447

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Question 22

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How does Telemachus treat Athena (disguised) when she first enters Ithaca?

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Asked by Jonah P #423089

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Question 23

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Book 11 question!! all are related to book 11 only!

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Asked by Khushi P #422742

Last updated by Aslan on 2/11/2015 12:39 AM

Question 24

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Who is Argus, and what is he a representative of?

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Asked by Kayla K #422467

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