English I Mid-Term (The Odyssey)
How long do Odysseus and his men stay with Circe on her island?
1 year
Name two important characteristics of an epic hero
1) The hero is physically impressive and of national or historical importance 2) The hero embarks on some sort of quest/journey in search of something valuable
Name two important characteristics of an epic
1) There is evidence of supernatural forces 2) Epics will be rooted in a specific culture and society
How many fighters did Odysseus take with him onto the Cyclops' island?
12 of his best men
How long has Odysseus been gone when he returns home?
20 years
Of the ten years that Odysseus has been wandering the Mediterranean Sea, how many has he been with Calypso?
7 years
How many men did Odysseus lose to the Cicones?
72 men
Athena forces Odysseus to reveal his true identity by transforming him from a beggar to his normal self in front of Telemachus. Who does Telemachus think that Odysseus is at first?
A god
Directly after Odysseus and his men leave the Cyclops' island, where do they land?
Aeolus
The god of the winds
Aeolus
What genre of literature is The Odyssey?
An epic
When Odysseus returns home, how is he disguised?
An old man/beggar
Who is the rude and demanding suitor?
Antinous
The god of music and poetry
Apollo
What happens when Argos recognizes Odysseus?
Argos tried to wag his tail and perk his ears, then dies
Since the Muses are the beings who are responsible for inspiration, what kind of person would appeal to them?
Artists, poets, and people with problems
The goddess of wisdom and war
Athena
The protector of Odysseus
Athena
Who begs Zeus for mercy for Odysseus?
Athena
Who warns Telemachus that the suitors plan to ambush him?
Athena
The other Cyclopes don't come to Polyphemus' aid when he calls because...
Because he kept shouting "nohbdy" was hurting him
Why has Argos been mistreated?
Because without the master, the servants won't do anything
The goddess of the sea
Calypso
The goddess who turns men into pigs
Circe
Which two characters told Odysseus not to eat Helios' cattle?
Circe & Tiresias
When Telemachus finally realized that Odysseus is his father, he...
Cries and hugs him
How is Odysseus treated by the suitors?
Disrespected and poorly
What warning does Calypso give to Odysseus as she sets him free?
Don't eat Helios' cattle, to choose Scylla, and to put wax in his men's ears when passing the Sirens
The god of the underworld
Hades
Why was Hermes going to Calypso's island?
He has a message from Zeus to release Odysseus
How does Odysseus finally prove his identity to Penelope?
He told her how he made the bed
The god who had sacred cattle
Helios
The sun god
Helios
What does Tiresias predict will happen if Odysseus raids the herds of Helios' cattle?
Helios will kill them
The god who gave Odysseus a magical plant
Hermes
The messenger of all gods
Hermes
What justification does Odysseus give for his affairs with Circe and Calypso?
His heart was faithful
When Hermes arrives, how does Odysseus feel about being on Calypso's island?
Homesick and Crying
In epic poetry, the poet often begins by asking for assistance in telling the story. What is this known as?
Invocation
Where is Odysseus' home?
Ithaca
Who is responsible for sending Odysseus home?
King Alcinous
What is the main source of imagery when Odysseus describes Calypso's home?
Nature and the Environment
What name does Odysseus give to the Cyclops?
Nohbdy
The enemy of Odysseus
Poseidon
The father of Polyphemus
Poseidon
The god of the sea
Poseidon
Who does Polyphemus pray to for revenge?
Poseidon
While sailing away from the Cyclops, Odysseus endangers his men with too much...
Pride and Ego
How does Odysseus save his crew from the Sirens' song?
Putting wax in their ears
Why does Calypso tell Odysseus that he's free to leave her island?
She was following Zeus's orders
Why does Odysseus blind Polyphemus rather than kill him?
So he can move the boulder
What difficult task does Penelope propose for her suitors?
String Odysseus' bow and fly it through 12 axes perfectly, for her hand in marriage
What common phrase do we use to portray the idea of being stuck between Scylla and Charybdis?
Stuck between a rock and a hard place
What is the situation at Odysseus' home on Ithaca?
Suitors were taking over
Who is Eumeaus?
Swineherd
Who joins Odysseus in his fight against the suitors?
Telemachus, swineherd, and cowherd
Offer two themes for The Odyssey
Temptation & Vengeance
What two well-known works of literature is Homer given credit for having written?
The Odysseus and The Illiad
Why did Calypso and Hermes recognize each other?
They are both gods, and gods recognize each other
What is the most interesting thing about the animals in Circe's home?
They didn't attack
Why does Telemachus execute the maids?
They haven't been loyal and they were traitors
What happens to Odysseus' men when they eat the Lotus flower?
They lose site of home
When Odysseus enters the Land of the Dead, who is he there to see?
Tiresias
Why had Telemachus left Ithaca?
To find Odysseus and information
Since Penelope thinks Odysseus is dead, what contest does she propose to the suitors?
To string the bow and shoot the arrows through 12 axes to win her hand
Part of The Odyssey is told in flashback (True or False)
True
In Greek legends, how are guests to be treated?
With great respect, wine, meals, and clothes
The ruler of all gods and goddesses
Zeus
What is an epic?
long narrative poem that tells of the adventures of heroes who embody the values of their civilization
