The Odyssey Test Review

1. The Odyssey Test Review • Directions for PowerPoint Test Review…. • Go through your study guides thoroughly • Study this PowerPoint • Know the big picture • Review Mythology

2. -Directions - -Get out a piece of notebook paper -number from 1-57 -answer each of the following questions -Go back and review your notes/PowerPoint on the Intro to The Odyssey -Good Luck….Study, Study, Study!!!!

3. The story of The Odyssey is based on _____________________. A. Hieroglyphic writings B. old historical documents C. Myth and history D. Homer’s own experiences in the war E. None of these

4. In ancient Greece Homer’s works were used to ____________________. A. Prove that history repeats itself B. Teach boys Greek ideals C. Illuminate historical accounts D. Amuse the slaves

5. Homer also wrote _____________________.

6. What is an epic?

7. How many years was Odysseus away at the Trojan War?

8. What is Odysseus’ home city and country?

9. What is a Muse? What is an invocation?

10. Who is King Alcinous? Over what island does he preside? What are the inhabitants of this island called?

11. Who were the Lotus Eaters? What threat did they pose to Odysseus’ men?

12. Who was Polyphemus? What did he do for a living?

13. Who is Poseidon? How is Polyphemus related to Poseidon? What does he ask of Poseidon?

14. How did Odysseus and his men escape Polyphemus’ cave?

15. Who is King Aelous? How did he help Odysseus?

16. How was Odysseus able to avoid Circe’s powerful spell? Who helped him?

17. Why is Poseidon after Odysseus?

18. Who is Helios? What is the name of his island? What lives there that is so precious to him?

19. Who were the Sirens? What was dangerous about them?

20. What did Odysseus do to protect his men from the Sirens?

21. What two people warn Odysseus of the possible dangers he might face on his journey home to Ithaca?

22. Who advises Odysseus throughout his journey?

23. What is Odysseus’ disguise when he returns to Ithaca? Why does he do this?

24. Who are the first to recognize Odysseus upon his return to Ithaca? **You need to know both of their names.

25. Who is Odysseus’ son? What has he been doing for the past year?

26. What is a shroud? What is the story behind Penelope’s weaving?

27. How does Penelope finally become convinced that the beggar is truly her long lost husband?

28. Of what was Penelope’s and Odysseus’s bed made? Why is this story significant?

29. Odysseus calls the suitors “yellow dogs.” What does this mean/imply?

30. What is an adversary? What is anguish? What is a rhapsode? What does the word formidable mean?

31. Who gives Odysseus specific directions about the Underworld?

32. What are the 12 ax-helves? How is this important to the story?

33. Who is the ring-leader of the suitors?

34. What is Scylla?

35. What is Charybdis?

36. Who are the Phaeacians? How do they help Odyssey?

37. Who is Eurycleia?

38. Who is Eumaus?

39. Zeus + _________________ =The 9 Muses

40. What is ambrosia?

41. Who wrote/recited The Odyssey?

42. What cliche came from The Odyssey? What decision had to be made at this crucial point in the story?

43. Who is the god of the underworld? Who is his queen?

44. Whom is Odysseus to consult once he reaches the underworld?

45. What six headed-monster eats six of Odysseus men? Did Odysseus know this was going to happen? Did his men?

46. What monster is said to suck down water three times a day? A maelstrom

47. Who is Calypso? How does she show us a moment of dramatic irony?

48. Who is Odysseus’alter ego?

49. What’s the difference between Charon and Chiron?

50. The End….you should go home and study these questions as well as any other information I have given you or discussed in class regarding The Odyssey.