TEST ON THE
VOYAGE OF ODYSSEUS AND HOMER'S ODYSSEY
MATCHING: For this part of the test, match the
characters with the character descriptions. (30 points total, 2
points each)
- Antinous _______________ a. King of Sparta, husband of Helen
- Calypso ________________ b. Son of Odysseus
- Menelaus _______________ c. King of the Gods
- Eumaeus _______________ d. God of the Sea
- Odysseus _______________ e. Cyclops and son of Poseidon
- Zeus ___________________ f. Chief swineherd of Odysseus
- Athene _________________ g. Chief suitor to Penelope
- Sirens __________________ h. Sea monster that resembles a
whirlpool
- Penelope ________________ i. Goddess of Wisdom and confidante
- Polyphemus _____________ j. Sea nymph who wants to keep
Odysseus
- Circe ___________________ k. Greek war hero who cannot reach
home
- Poseidon ________________ l. Sweet-voiced temptresses
- Scylla __________________ m. Wife of Odysseus
- Charybdis _______________ n. Enchantress who turns men into
swine
- Telemachus ______________ o. Six-headed monster
SHORT ANSWER: Provide a brief, yet detailed, response to the
following questions. (20 points total, 5 points for each answer)
- Briefly describe the background to the story of Odysseus.
- How did Odysseus and his men overcome the Cyclops?
- Describe the method for which Odysseus and his men kept from
being lured to death by the Sirens.
- How did Odysseus fool the suitors and how did Odysseus regain
his kingdom of Ithaca?
ESSAY: Give a detailed answer to the following question
students can use books or notes for this question. (30 points
total)
Compare and contrast The Voyage of Odysseus by James Reeves
and the NBC miniseries version of Homer's Odyssey. Use
examples and details from the book and movie where appropriate.
Go to:
Read Aloud: The Voyage of
Odysseus