Unit 3 The Odyssey test

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Why is Poseidon angry with Odysseus?

Because Odysseus blinded his son, the Cyclops Polyphemus.

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Which goddess holds Odysseus captive for 7 years?

Calypso. (Circe kept him for 1 year, and Athena helped him).

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What rule from Ancient Greek culture do Odysseus and Polyphemus break?

Xenia hospitality, Odysseus disrespected Polyphemus’ home, and Polyphemus harmed the guests.

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What is the most difficult test Penelope gives to the suitors?

Stringing Odysseus’ bow and shooting through 12 axes heads. Only Odysseus can do it.

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Who composed The Odyssey?

Homer, an epic poet.

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What were the gods arguing about that led to the Trojan War?

A beauty contest between Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite.

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Who was ultimately responsible for defeating the Trojans?

Odysseus created the Trojan Horse plan.

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How long was Odysseus away from Ithaca?

20 years, 10 at war and 10 traveling home.

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Where does Odysseus go to meet the prophet Tiresias?

The Underworld (Land of the dead).

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Hubris

Foolish pride

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Xenia

Hospitality

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Epic Hero

A larger-than-life figure who undertakes a journey/quest

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Cunning/Guile

Cleverness, trickery

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Hero’s Journey

Stages and characters found in epic tales

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Which of these is not an archetypal Hero’s Journey character?

  1. Trickster 

  2. Mentor

  3. Shapeshifter

  4. Betrayer.

Betrayer.

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Which of these is not a Hero’s Journey step?

  1. Call to Adventure

  2. Resurrection

  3. Crossing the First Threshold

  4. Betrayal

Betrayal