Humanities 115 - World Mythology » Fall 2022 » The Odyssey Quiz

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Question #1
Homer begins "The Odyssey" with a prayer to the Muses.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #2
The men who eat the Lotus flowers lose their desire to go home.
A.   False
B.   True
Question #3
The Cyclops is the son of Poseidon.
A.   False
B.   True
Question #4
The ancient Greeks thought it was important to treat guests well.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #5
Odysseus was able to defeat the Cyclops largely because of his strength.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #6
The most important character trait of Odysseus was his cunning or cleverness.
A.   False
B.   True
Question #7
The god who was Odysseus' greatest enemy was Zeus.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #8
During the 10 years that Odysseus wandered before returning to Ithaca, he experienced normal, everyday adventures.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #9
Odysseus visited the Land of the Dead, Hades, but was not allowed to talk to anyone there.
A.   False
B.   True
Question #10
Odysseus tells Polyphemus his real name while they are in the cave.
A.   False
B.   True
Question #11
Telemachus has successfully protected his mother's honor and his father's goods from the riotous suitors.
A.   False
B.   True
Question #12
When Odysseus arrives home, he does not make his presence immediately known to Penelope.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #13
While waiting for Teiresias, Odysseus fends off the dead souls with blood.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #14
All of Odysseus' men drown.
A.   False
B.   True
Question #15
Penelope decides what the test will be for her hand in marriage.
A.   False
B.   True
Question #16
Penelope tests Odysseus by asking questions about his scar.
A.   False
B.   True
Question #17
Odysseus is easily recognizable to his swineherd even after many years.
A.   False
B.   True
Question #18
Odysseus pretends to not recognize his dog.
A.   False
B.   True
Question #19
Odysseus gets back to Ithaca by swimming.
A.   False
B.   True
Question #20
Odysseus proves his identity to Penelope by killing all the suitors.
A.   False
B.   True

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