The Odyssey Epic Poem Quiz
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What is the main theme of The Odyssey?

  • Betrayal and loyalty (correct)
  • Revenge and retribution
  • Love and romance
  • Exploration and discovery
  • Who is the Greek hero followed in The Odyssey?

  • Hector
  • Odysseus (correct)
  • Agamemnon
  • Achilles
  • How many years did Odysseus' journey from Troy to Ithaca last?

  • 15 years
  • 5 years
  • 20 years
  • 10 years (correct)
  • What was assumed about Odysseus in his absence?

    <p>He was dead</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How was The Odyssey primarily performed in antiquity?

    <p>Performed by an aoidos or rhapsode</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Greek mythology, who is the father of Antigone?

    <p>Oedipus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the name 'Antigone'?

    <p>In place of one's parents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which tragedy does Antigone make a brief appearance at the end?

    <p>Seven against Thebes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the sister of Antigone?

    <p>Ismene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ancient Greek playwright addressed the story of Antigone in his Theban plays?

    <p>Sophocles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which ancient Greek tragedies does Antigone appear as a character?

    <p>Antigone, Oedipus Rex, Oedipus at Colonus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is Antigone's sister?

    <p>Ismene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which playwright wrote the three Theban plays featuring Antigone as the protagonist?

    <p>Sophocles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the name 'Antigone'?

    <p>'In place of one's parents'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which play features Antigone as her father's guide?

    <p>Oedipus at Colonus</p> Signup and view all the answers

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