Odyssey Quiz (Study Guide)
The Odyssey Quiz: 1
MATCHING- Write the word from the word bank in the given space below that best matches the description.
Epithet Allusion Archetype
Epic Epic Hero Epic Theme
1. _________ - Long narrative poem.
2. _________ - Reference to a famous person or event.
3. _________ - Larger than life character who goes on a great journey.
4. _________ - Brief description of a character.
5. _________ - Reflects on a universal concern.
6. _________ - Character or situation known throughout history.
TRUE/FALSE- Write true or false in the space given below that best supports the answer.
7. _________ - An epic simile is usually longer than a simile.
8. _________ - Gods and Goddesses never intervene in an epic poem.
9. _________ - The Odyssey came after the Iliad.
10. ________ - The Odyssey is about the King of Troy.
11. ________ - Places in the Odyssey are thought to have been real.
MULTIPLE CHOICE- Give the best answer that supports the statement below.
12. Who is credited with writing The Odyssey? A. Giovaani Domenico B. Homer C. Chaucer D. Shakespeare
13. What form was The Odyssey written in? A. Prose B. Poetry C. Technical D. Informative.
14. Who has found inspiration in this piece of writing? A. Roman poet Virgil B. Chaucer C. Shakespeare D. All of the above
15. An archetype can be, but is not limited to being A. Forbidden love B. Pop music C. None of the above D. All of the above
16. An epic hero should have these qualities- A. Bravery, courage B. Cowardice, incredible strength C. Confidence, stupidity D. None of the above
17. The Odyssey takes place right after the- A. Trojan War B. Battle between humans and the Gods C. Destruction of Mount Olympus D. Battle of Ithaca
THE CYCLOPS
MULTIPLE CHOICE- Give the best answer that
MATCHING- Write the word from the word bank in the given space below that best matches the description.
Epithet Allusion Archetype
Epic Epic Hero Epic Theme
1. _________ - Long narrative poem.
2. _________ - Reference to a famous person or event.
3. _________ - Larger than life character who goes on a great journey.
4. _________ - Brief description of a character.
5. _________ - Reflects on a universal concern.
6. _________ - Character or situation known throughout history.
TRUE/FALSE- Write true or false in the space given below that best supports the answer.
7. _________ - An epic simile is usually longer than a simile.
8. _________ - Gods and Goddesses never intervene in an epic poem.
9. _________ - The Odyssey came after the Iliad.
10. ________ - The Odyssey is about the King of Troy.
11. ________ - Places in the Odyssey are thought to have been real.
MULTIPLE CHOICE- Give the best answer that supports the statement below.
12. Who is credited with writing The Odyssey? A. Giovaani Domenico B. Homer C. Chaucer D. Shakespeare
13. What form was The Odyssey written in? A. Prose B. Poetry C. Technical D. Informative.
14. Who has found inspiration in this piece of writing? A. Roman poet Virgil B. Chaucer C. Shakespeare D. All of the above
15. An archetype can be, but is not limited to being A. Forbidden love B. Pop music C. None of the above D. All of the above
16. An epic hero should have these qualities- A. Bravery, courage B. Cowardice, incredible strength C. Confidence, stupidity D. None of the above
17. The Odyssey takes place right after the- A. Trojan War B. Battle between humans and the Gods C. Destruction of Mount Olympus D. Battle of Ithaca
THE CYCLOPS
MULTIPLE CHOICE- Give the best answer that