The Odyssey Study Guide

1. According to legend, in what sense was Homer deficient?

• Hearing
• Sight
• Taste
• Touch

2. What is the Greek term for hospitality?

• Nostos
• Warrior Princess
• Xenia
• Dactlyic

3. What immortal is Odysseus' greatest ally?

• Athena
• Hermes
• Zeus
• Poseidon

4. What immortal is Odysseus' greatest nemesis?

• Athena
• Hermes
• Zeus
• Poseidon

5. What immortal rules over the other gods?

• Athena
• Hermes
• Zeus
• Poseidon

6. What name does Odysseus first give to Polyphemos?

• Nohbdy
• He does not give him a name
• Nothing
• No one

7. Which immortal imprisons Odysseus on her island for eight years?

• Athena
• Kalypso
• Kirke
• Penelope

8. How did Penelope try to trick the suitors at first by weaving a shroud?

• She unwound the shroud each night
• She took on other projects as well
• She worked on it very slowly
• She did a shoddy job of weaving

9. What animals are Odysseus' men turned into by Kirke?

• Snakes
• Horses
• Pigs
• Rabbits

10. Which younger character most likely has a crush on Odysseus?

• Athena
• Telemakhos' girlfriend
• Nausikaa
• Melantho