Date: _______________________________________________
Odyssey Test (With Answer Key)
Matching (1 point each):
(not all answers will be used)
God/Goddess What are they God/Goddess of?
____C____ Zeus a.) sun
____B____ Poseidon b.) sea
____D____ Hades c.) father of the gods
____E____ Athena d.) underworld
____A____ Helios e.) wisdom f.) mother of the gods
Multiple Choice (2 points each):
6.) What is going on while Odysseus is at home? a. Athena wants to marry Telemachus for his money b. Telemachus wants Penelope to marry someone rich c. Penelope wants to get married to someone rich d. Men want to marry Penelope for her name and money
7.) Who comes to tell Calypso …show more content…
Stimulus Questions (5 points each):
Use the image below to answer the following questions in 2-3 complete sentences:
26.) Besides the people in the picture, there are at least four other elements shown. List or describe at least two and why they might be significant.
27.) What do you notice about the character furthest to the right? Do you think this is significant? Why or why not?
28.) Based on the image, what do you think will happen next in the story?
Essay Questions (20 points each):
Each response should be at least two to three full paragraphs. Answers should be well organized and should use details from the text. Incomplete or vague answers will not receive full credit.
29.) We discussed several key literary elements that Homer used in his poem, and many were unique to The Odyssey. Define and give examples of at least two, and explain why they are or are not effective, in your opinion.
30.) You are a lawyer for one of the characters in The Odyssey that impeded Odysseus’ journey home and now your client is on trial. Pick a character, describe his or her offense against Odysseus, and