The Odyssey Part 1 Study Questions with
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Who wrote the Odyssey
Homer wrote the Odyssey
When was the story composed
The story was compossed around 800 BC
What kind of Poem is the Odyssey?
The Odyssey is an epic.
What are some characteristics of an epic poem?
Characteristics of an epic are, Opens in the midst of the story, The setting is vast covering many
regions of the world and universe. Begins with the statement of the theme. It uses epithets
What kind of hero does this kind of poem always have?
The poem always has a brave hero
What are the characteristics of a brave hero
The characteristics of a brave hero are wisdom, truth, beauty
What war had Odysseus recently help to win?
Odysseus helped win the Trojan war
How long did the war last?
The ware lasted ten years
Give two reasons the Gods were angry at Odysseus at the beginning of his journey?
He doesn't follow their directions, he is causing too much destruction
Which of the gods is Odysseus's primary enemy?
Odysseues enemy is Poseidon
How long does it take Odysseus to reach home after the war?
It takes Odysseus 10 years to get home.
, Where is Odysseus's home?
Odysseus's home is on the island of Ithaca
How does he feel about his home?
He loves his home and thinks it is beautiful
To whom does Odysseus tell his stories about his adventures?
He tells his stories to Nausicaa and the Phaeacians
What reputation does Odysseus have among men?
He has the reputation of being home-sick
Describe the battle with the Cicones. Where did it take place?
The battle of the Cicones took place in Ismara, but they get over thrown because they got drunk and
were disrespectful.
Who were the Lotus eaters?
They were a group of men who lived on an island that eat Lotus.
Why were the Lotus Eaters dangerous to Odysseus and his men?
They gave Odysseus and his men fruit that made them forget about their homes and made the want
to stay
What kind of men were the Cyclops
The Cyclops were large man like creatures and instead of two eyes had only one
What is the name of the Cyclops that Odysseus meets?
The name of the Cyclops is Polyphemus
Who is this Cyclops father?
The Cylops father is Poseidon
How many men does Odysseus take with him to the Cyclops cave?
Odysseus took 12 men to the cave.
100% Correct Solutions
Who wrote the Odyssey
Homer wrote the Odyssey
When was the story composed
The story was compossed around 800 BC
What kind of Poem is the Odyssey?
The Odyssey is an epic.
What are some characteristics of an epic poem?
Characteristics of an epic are, Opens in the midst of the story, The setting is vast covering many
regions of the world and universe. Begins with the statement of the theme. It uses epithets
What kind of hero does this kind of poem always have?
The poem always has a brave hero
What are the characteristics of a brave hero
The characteristics of a brave hero are wisdom, truth, beauty
What war had Odysseus recently help to win?
Odysseus helped win the Trojan war
How long did the war last?
The ware lasted ten years
Give two reasons the Gods were angry at Odysseus at the beginning of his journey?
He doesn't follow their directions, he is causing too much destruction
Which of the gods is Odysseus's primary enemy?
Odysseues enemy is Poseidon
How long does it take Odysseus to reach home after the war?
It takes Odysseus 10 years to get home.
, Where is Odysseus's home?
Odysseus's home is on the island of Ithaca
How does he feel about his home?
He loves his home and thinks it is beautiful
To whom does Odysseus tell his stories about his adventures?
He tells his stories to Nausicaa and the Phaeacians
What reputation does Odysseus have among men?
He has the reputation of being home-sick
Describe the battle with the Cicones. Where did it take place?
The battle of the Cicones took place in Ismara, but they get over thrown because they got drunk and
were disrespectful.
Who were the Lotus eaters?
They were a group of men who lived on an island that eat Lotus.
Why were the Lotus Eaters dangerous to Odysseus and his men?
They gave Odysseus and his men fruit that made them forget about their homes and made the want
to stay
What kind of men were the Cyclops
The Cyclops were large man like creatures and instead of two eyes had only one
What is the name of the Cyclops that Odysseus meets?
The name of the Cyclops is Polyphemus
Who is this Cyclops father?
The Cylops father is Poseidon
How many men does Odysseus take with him to the Cyclops cave?
Odysseus took 12 men to the cave.
