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Difficult Literature Trivia: Homer: 'The Odyssey' | 10 Questions

Just a little quiz about 'The Odyssey' by Homer, enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by BeXx146. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
BeXx146

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
274,507

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1228

Last 3 plays: Guest 158 (3/10), Guest 207 (4/10), Guest 176 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. How many books are there in 'The Odyssey'? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who is Argus? Hint

One of Nausicaa's brothers

A suitor

Odysseus' faithful dog

One of Odysseus' men (sailor)

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many axes were there in a row that the men had to shot through, to win Penelope's hand in marriage? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. In what book does Odysseus finally return to Ithaca? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. Aeolus is the King of Phaeacia.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. What century are the events of Odysseus and the Trojan War believed to be set in? Hint

7th BC

12th AD

13th BC

19th BC

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who, of these characters, is the minstrel in Odysseus' palace? Hint

Phemius

Mentes

Melantho

Teiresias

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which two characters does Telemachus stop Odysseus from killing as they have remained loyal while he has been away? Hint

Melantho and Amphinomus

Phemius and Medon

Amphinomus and Phemius

Medon and Melantho

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Question 9 of 10

9. What friend does Athene disguise herself as when she visits Nausicaa is a dream? Hint

It is not stated

Arete

Dymas' daughter

Mentor

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these men is not a 'suitor'? Hint

Melanthius

Antinous

Eurymachus

They all are

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many books are there in 'The Odyssey'?

Answer: 24

But not in chronological order. If they were it would have to go book: 9, 10, 11, 12, 1-8, 13-24.

2. Who is Argus?

Answer: Odysseus' faithful dog

For 20 years Argus waited for Odysseus to return, and finally died in peace once his master had returned.

3. How many axes were there in a row that the men had to shot through, to win Penelope's hand in marriage?

Answer: 12

Odysseus, disguised as a beggar, was the only man able to string his legendary bow.

4. In what book does Odysseus finally return to Ithaca?

Answer: 13

After 20 years Odysseus returns to his beloved home only to find it in chaos.

5. Aeolus is the King of Phaeacia.

Answer: false

Aeolus was ruler of the winds, Alcinous was the King of Phaeacia.

6. What century are the events of Odysseus and the Trojan War believed to be set in?

Answer: 13th BC

Traditional date of the Trojan War is 1250BC. Some scholars set it as late as early in the 12th century BC.

7. Who, of these characters, is the minstrel in Odysseus' palace?

Answer: Phemius

He remained faithful to Odysseus while being harassed by the suitors.

8. Which two characters does Telemachus stop Odysseus from killing as they have remained loyal while he has been away?

Answer: Phemius and Medon

They kept true and faithful to their master.

9. What friend does Athene disguise herself as when she visits Nausicaa is a dream?

Answer: Dymas' daughter

She tells Nausicaa how she should be preparing for marriage.

10. Which of these men is not a 'suitor'?

Answer: Melanthius

Melanthius was the disloyal goatherd who sided with the suitors. He receives his just reward when his hands and feet are tied behind him and he is tortured.

Source: Author BeXx146

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