Odyssey Reading 2 Test Books V, VI, IX Teachers: Sarah Leptinsky, Jeff Ardolino, Stephanie Loughlin, Chet Stein, Liam Klutch
Question 1: Who was sent down to talk to Calypso? (Book V) A. Athena B. Hermes C. Zeus D. Apollo
Question 1 Answer: B. Hermes
Question 2: How long was Odysseus at sea? (Book V) A. One month B. 27 days C. 18 days D. 3 weeks
Question 2 Answer: C. 18 days
Question 3: Who came to Odysseus' rescue during the storm? (Book V) A. Athena B. Iris C. Poseidon D. Ino
Question 3 Answer: D. Ino
Question 4: What does the goddess that rescues Odysseus give to him? (Book V) A. Veil B. A sword C. Food D. A horse
Question 4 Answer: A. Veil
Question 5: "That's right! You have had a good lot of troubles already, and now you may go tossing about on the water and get ashore if you can. Even if you get there, I don't think you will be able to complain of having less than your share of trouble!" (Homer 71). Who says this? (Book V) A. Poseidon. B. Odysseus C. Calypso D. Athena
Question 5 Answer: A. Poseidon
Question 6: Who encourages the young princess to go to the river? (Book VI) A. Athena B. Zeus C. Hermes D. Poseidon
Question 6 Answer: A. Athena
Question 7: What is the princesses name? (Book VI) A. Helen B. Aphrodite C. Nausicaa D. Penelope
Question 7 Answer: C. Nausicaa
Question 8: Who approaches Nausicaa and the other women washing their clothes? (Book VI) A. Athena B. Telemachos C. Aphrodite D. Odysseus
Question 8 Answer: D. Odysseus
Question 9: Who is Nausicaa's father? (Book VI) A. Odysseus B. Alcinoos C. Zeus D. Poseidon
Question 9 Answer: B. Alcinoos
Question 10: Who is Odysseus speaking to? "I kneel to thee Queen! - Art thou goddess? Are you mortal?" (Homer 78). (Book VI) A. Athena B. Nausicaa C. Penelope D. Helen
Question 10 Answer: B. Nausicaa
Question 11: Who sent the storm that brings Odysseus and his crew to the land of the Lotus-eaters ? (Book IX) A. Posiedon B. Athena C. Aphrodite D. Zeus
Question 11 Answer: D. Zeus
Question 12: Who eats the lotus-flowers? (Book IX) A. Odysseus B. Odysseus' crew C. Athena D. Poseidon
Question 12 Answer: B. Odysseus's crew
Question 13: Who is "noman"? (Book IX) A. Telemachos B. Polyphemus C. Athena D. Odysseus
Question 13 Answer: D. Odysseus
Question 14: Who is Polyphemus' father? (Book IX) A. Poseidon B. Zeus C. Hermes D. Athena
Question 14 Answer: A. Poseidon
Question 15:"O my friends, Noman is killing me by craft and not by main force!" (Homer 115). Who says this? (Book IX) A. Odysseus B. Polyphemus C. Poseidon D. Telemachos
Question 15 Answer: B. Polyphemus