1. The Odyssey
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2. Greek Gods and Monsters
Epithets
Literary Terms
Archetypes of the Epic
Mortals of the Odyssey
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3. Epithets – 10 Points QUESTION: ANSWER:
Who is described as “Laertes’ son”?
ANSWER:
Odysseus

4. Epithets– 20 Points QUESTION: ANSWER:
Who is described as “the loveliest among goddesses”?
ANSWER:
Calypso

5. Epithets– 30 Points QUESTION: ANSWER:
Who is described as “the enchantress”?
ANSWER:
Circe

6. Epithets– 40 Points QUESTION: ANSWER:
Who is described as “daughter of Zeus and Leda” ?
ANSWER:
Helen

7. Epithets– 50 Points QUESTION: ANSWER:
Who is described as “imposters who might come”?
ANSWER:
The suitors

8. Literary Terms – 10 Points
QUESTION:
Define Epic
ANSWER:
A long narrative poem

9. Literary Terms – 20 Points
QUESTION:
Define hubris
ANSWER:
Too much pride; Arrogance; conceitedness

10. Literary Terms – 30 Points
QUESTION:
Define Epithet
ANSWER:
Short description, usually replacing the name of a character or place

11. Literary Terms – 40 Points
QUESTION:
Define Epic Simile
ANSWER:
An extended descriptive comparison

12. Literary Terms – 50 Points
QUESTION:
Define archetype
ANSWER:
a recurring symbol in literature, art, or mythology.

13. Archetypes of the Epic – 10 Points
QUESTION:
What is a major archetypical characteristic of an epic poem?
ANSWER:
Has a hero; Vast setting; Deeds of great valor; Assembly of the Gods, long & difficult journey, dangerous weather, descent into the underworld, battles with monsters & gods

14. Archetypes of the Epic – 20 Points
QUESTION:
What is one example of an Epic Character archetype?
ANSWER:
The wicked temptress, the good wife, the loyal servant, the helpful goddess, the interfering god

15. Archetypes of the Epic – 30 Points
QUESTION:
What is one example of an Epic Setting?
ANSWER:
a sea voyage, faraway exotic land, battlefield in another nation, hero's homeland, the underworld

16. Archetypes of the Epic – 40 Points
QUESTION:
What is one example of a typical event in the plot of an Epic?
ANSWER:
long and difficult journey, dangerous weather, descent into the underworld, battles with monsters, battles or intereference with gods or goddesses

17. Archetypes of the Epic – 50 Points
QUESTION:
What is one example of a characteristic of an Epic Hero?
ANSWER:
Shows cunning, confidence, and cleverness; triumphs over danger; returns home from a journey; receives help from a god or goddess; courage; leadership; cleverness; extraordinary strength

18. Mortals of the Odyssey– 50 Points
QUESTION:
Who is the blind prophet from the land of the dead?
ANSWER:
Tiresias

19. Mortals of the Odyssey– 10 Points
QUESTION:
Who is Odysseus’ wife?
ANSWER:
Penelope

20. Mortals of the Odyssey– 20 Points
QUESTION:
Who is the ringleader, the most cruel, of the suitors?
ANSWER:
Antinous

21. Mortals of the Odyssey– 30 Points
QUESTION:
Who is the "uncle" who helped to raise Odysseus' son?
ANSWER:
Eumaeus

22. Mortals of the Odyssey– 40 Points
QUESTION:
Who is Odysseus' only child?
ANSWER:
Telemachus

23. Greek Gods and Monsters – 10 Points
QUESTION:
Who is the god/goddess who wants to help and protect Odysseus?
ANSWER:
Athena

24. Greek Gods and Monsters – 20 Points
QUESTION:
Who is responsible for making whirlpools in the ocean?
ANSWER:
Charybdis

25. Greek Gods and Monsters – 30 Points
QUESTION:
Who is the six-headed monster that eats sailors?
ANSWER:
Scylla

26. Greek Gods and Monsters – 40 Points
QUESTION:
Who is the god who goes out of his way to hurt Odysseus?
ANSWER:
Poseidon

27. Greek Gods and Monsters – 50 Points
QUESTION:
Who keeps Odysseus captive for seven years?
ANSWER:
Calypso