The Odyssey Exam Study Guide
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Who is the author of The Odyssey?

  • Sophocles
  • Hesiod
  • Homer (correct)
  • Virgil
  • Odysseus tells his story to Alcinous.

    True

    What is the name of the cyclops Odysseus encounters?

    Polyphemus

    Odysseus and his men fought in the Trojan War for ___ years.

    <p>10</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following characters with their descriptions:

    <p>Odysseus = Protagonist and epic hero Poseidon = Antagonist and god of the sea Telemus = Wizard who warned the cyclops Anticlea = Odysseus's mother</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the characteristics of an epic hero?

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

    The Achaeans refer to Odysseus's men.

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

    How did Elpenor meet his demise?

    <p>He fell off Circe's roof.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major event occurs before Odysseus tells his story in the Odyssey?

    <p>The Trojan War</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Odysseus is the epic hero of The Odyssey.

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

    Who warns the cyclops Polyphemus about Odysseus?

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

    Odysseus and his men encounter the ___ , who eat the lotus and lose hope of returning home.

    <p>Lotus-Eaters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following characters with their relationships:

    <p>Odysseus = Epic hero Poseidon = Antagonist Polyphemus = Cyclops Anticlea = Mother of Odysseus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many men accompany Odysseus when he visits the cyclops?

    <p>12</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Odysseus chooses to kill the cyclops while he sleeps.

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

    What is the outcome of Odysseus's encounter with Circe?

    <p>His men are turned into pigs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to Odysseus's men when they encounter Circe?

    <p>They are turned into pigs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Odysseus's encounter with the cyclops is characterized by his choice to kill the cyclops while he is sleeping.

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

    What does Odysseus give to the cyclops as a form of deception?

    <p>His name</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Odysseus encounters the land of the _____ after dealing with the cyclops.

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

    Match the following characters with their connections:

    <p>Polyphemus = Cyclops who traps Odysseus Telemus = Wizard who warned Polyphemus Poseidon = God who curses Odysseus Elpenor = Spirit who fell off Circe’s roof</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between Polyphemus and Poseidon?

    <p>Father/Son</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many men does Odysseus send out to explore the island of the Lotus-Eaters?

    <p>3 men</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Achaeans refer to the Trojans in The Odyssey.

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

    What reason did Odysseus have for not killing the cyclops while he was sleeping?

    <p>He needed the cyclops to open the stone door.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Odysseus recognizes Circe as one of the three spirits in the Land of the Dead.

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

    How did the men manage to escape from the cave of the cyclops?

    <p>They blinded the cyclops and hid under the livestock.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The cyclops asked ______ to curse Odysseus.

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

    What did Odysseus bring with him when he went to explore the cave of the cyclops?

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

    Match the following characters with their roles:

    <p>Elpenor = Odysseus's fallen companion Anticlea = Odysseus's mother Tiresias = Prophet Polyphemus = Cyclops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Achaeans are the enemies of Odysseus.

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

    How many years did Odysseus spend wandering after leaving Troy?

    <p>10 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason Odysseus does not kill the cyclops while he is sleeping?

    <p>He wants to use the cyclops to open the door.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Odysseus encounters the land of the Laestrygonians after leaving Troy.

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

    Who are the spirits that Odysseus recognizes in the land of the dead?

    <p>Elpenor, Anticlea, Tiresias</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The cyclops Polyphemus is the ______ of Poseidon.

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

    Match the following events to their outcomes:

    <p>Odysseus blinds the cyclops = He escapes the cave Odysseus's men eat the lotus = They lose hope of returning home Odysseus encounters Circe = His men are turned into pigs Odysseus visits Aeolia = He receives a bag of winds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many years does Odysseus spend fighting in the Trojan War?

    <p>10 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Odysseus is known for his bravery and strength as an epic hero.

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

    What item does Odysseus bring to the cyclops to aid in his deception?

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

    What gift does Aeolus provide to Odysseus that causes a setback in his journey?

    <p>A bag of favorable west wind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Odysseus's men ate the lotus and thus lost hope of returning home.

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

    Name one of the three spirits Odysseus recognizes in the Land of the Dead.

    <p>Elpenor, Anticlea, or Tiresias</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Odysseus needs the cyclops to open the stone door because he _____ the cyclops while he is sleeping.

    <p>does not kill</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following characters with their roles in The Odyssey:

    <p>Odysseus = Epic Hero Poseidon = Antagonist Telemus = Wizard that warns Polyphemus Circe = Turns men into pigs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Odysseus escape from the cave of the cyclops?

    <p>By deceiving him and hiding under livestock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Odysseus sends seven men to search the island of the Lotus-Eaters.

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

    What is the significance of the number of years Odysseus spent in the Trojan War?

    <p>10 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Ralph's primary priority on the island?

    <p>Maintaining a signal fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Piggy is known for being authoritative and assertive.

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

    How does Simon die?

    <p>He is killed by the other boys who mistake him for the beast.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The conch shell symbolizes ______ in the novel.

    <p>order and society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match each character with their primary traits:

    <p>Ralph = Leader focused on rescue Jack = Savage and hunter Piggy = Intelligent and sensitive Roger = Cruel and manipulative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the choir boys become responsible for on the island?

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

    Roger pushes Piggy off the cliff with a stone.

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

    Who saves Ralph at the end of the story?

    <p>A naval officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Jack is portrayed as a leader who the other boys follow out of respect and admiration.

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

    Who dies as a result of Roger pushing him off a cliff?

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

    The boys believe they are being hunted by a mysterious entity called the __________.

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

    Match the characters with their priorities:

    <p>Ralph = Rescue Jack = Hunting for food Piggy = Order and society Simon = Understanding the truth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ralph use to gather the boys together for the first time?

    <p>The conch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The dead pig's head on a stick is referred to as the Lord of the Flies.

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

    Who is the naval officer that eventually rescues Ralph?

    <p>A naval officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Ralph's primary focus for rescue on the island?

    <p>Keeping the fire going</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Jack is known for being a positive and confident leader.

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

    What causes Piggy's death?

    <p>He is pushed off a cliff by Roger.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Jack's tribe steals Piggy's _____ to make fire.

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

    Who do the twins mistakenly think they see while guarding the fire?

    <p>A beast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The conch shell represents chaos and disorder in the story.

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

    What is the significance of the 'Lord of the Flies' in the story?

    <p>It represents the inherent evil and savagery within mankind.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Jack is a positive leader who is followed out of respect.

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

    Who is the character that dies after being mistaken for the beast?

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

    The conch represents ______ in the novel.

    <p>order and society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the characters to their descriptions:

    <p>Ralph = Leader focused on rescue Jack = Leader prioritized hunting Piggy = Intelligent, sensitive boy Simon = Loner with a kind heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the twins believe they see while guarding the fire?

    <p>The Beast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Piggy's glasses symbolize hope for rescue.

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

    What happens to Piggy at Castle Rock?

    <p>He is pushed off a cliff and dies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Piggy's main priority for order on the island?

    <p>Maintaining the conch for societal order</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ralph's plan for rescue is primarily focused on hunting.

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

    Who is considered the real 'Lord of the Flies'?

    <p>Pig's head on a stick</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Jack places the dead pig's head on a stick as a peace offering to the _____ .

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

    Match the characters with their representations:

    <p>Ralph = Leadership and order Jack = Savagery and fear Piggy = Intellect and rationality Simon = Innate goodness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do the boys initially come to be on the island?

    <p>Their plane crashed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Roger is the character responsible for Piggy's death.

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

    What do Jack's tribe steal from Piggy?

    <p>Piggy's glasses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What priority does Ralph focus on for rescue?

    <p>Keeping a fire going on the mountain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Piggy dies after falling off a cliff.

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

    Who puts the dead pig's head on a stick and why?

    <p>Jack puts the dead pig's head on a stick as a peace offering to the beast.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ralph uses the ______ to gather the boys together for the first time.

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

    What do the twins think they see while guarding the fire?

    <p>The beast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ralph's father do for a living?

    <p>He is a naval officer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Beast represents the boys' fear of the unknown.

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

    What is Ralph’s main priority while on the island?

    <p>Keeping a fire going for rescue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Jack is primarily driven by his desire to maintain order and leadership.

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

    Who dies at Castle Rock, and how do they die?

    <p>Piggy dies when Roger pushes him off the cliff with a boulder.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The symbol of the conch represents __________.

    <p>order and society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Ralph and Piggy initially see as a solution for gathering the boys on the island?

    <p>The conch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the characters with their key traits:

    <p>Ralph = Leader focused on rescue Jack = Savage hunter Piggy = Intelligent and sensitive Simon = Loner with a gentle nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The boys believe they see 'The Beast,' which turns out to be a __________ stuck in a tree.

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

    Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?

    <p>I’m so hungry I could eat a horse!</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Personification is used to give human traits to non-human entities.

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

    What figure of speech is used in the phrase 'Her laughter was like music'?

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

    Match the following literary devices with their examples:

    <p>Hyperbole = I’ve told you a million times to clean your room! Personification = The clock’s hands danced around the face of time. Metaphor = Time is a thief that steals our moments. Simile = The ice cream melted in the sun like butter on a hot skillet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sentences is an example of hyperbole?

    <p>I’m so hungry I could eat a horse!</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A metaphor compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

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

    What literary device is represented in the sentence, 'The clock’s hands danced their way around the face of time'?

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

    Which of the following demonstrates personification?

    <p>The sun smiled down on the children playing in the park.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A simile compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

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

    What figure of speech is demonstrated by the statement 'Time is a thief that steals our moments without a sound'?

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

    The phrase 'He ran faster than a _______ chasing its prey' uses what type of figurative language?

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

    Match the following examples with their corresponding figurative language type:

    <p>I’ve told you a million times = Hyperbole The old house groaned and creaked = Personification Her laughter was like music = Simile The classroom was a zoo = Metaphor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The phrase 'Time is a thief' is an example of personification.

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

    What type of figurative language is used in the statement 'Her laughter was like music'?

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

    The old house _____ with every gust of wind.

    <p>groaned and creaked</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following figurative language to their examples:

    <p>Hyperbole = I'm so hungry I could eat a horse! Personification = The clock's hands danced their way around the face of time. Metaphor = The classroom was a zoo during free period. Simile = The ice cream melted in the sun like butter on a hot skillet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of personification?

    <p>The sun smiled down on the children playing in the park.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A metaphor is a comparison using 'like' or 'as'.

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

    What literary device is used in the statement, 'I’ve told you a million times to clean your room!'?

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

    The __________ was a zoo during free period.

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

    Personification attributes human qualities to animals only.

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

    What does the metaphor 'Time is a thief' suggest?

    <p>Time takes away moments from our lives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ice cream melted in the sun like ______ on a hot skillet.

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

    Match the literary device with its example:

    <p>Hyperbole = I’m so hungry I could eat a horse! Simile = Her laughter was like music. Metaphor = The classroom was a zoo. Personification = The clock’s hands danced.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What literary device is illustrated by the phrase 'Time is a thief that steals our moments without a sound'?

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

    The statement 'The old house groaned and creaked with every gust of wind' is an example of personification.

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

    Provide an example of hyperbole from the content provided.

    <p>I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the literary devices with their examples:

    <p>Hyperbole = I've told you a million times to clean your room! Personification = The sun smiled down on the children playing in the park. Metaphor = The classroom was a zoo during free period. Simile = The ice cream melted in the sun like butter on a hot skillet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which figure of speech compares two things using 'like' or 'as'?

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

    Personification involves giving human qualities to non-human entities.

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

    Provide an example of hyperbole.

    <p>I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following figures of speech with their examples:

    <p>Hyperbole = I've told you a million times to clean your room! Personification = The sun smiled down on the children playing in the park. Metaphor = Time is a thief that steals our moments without a sound. Simile = Her laughter was like music, filling the room with joy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What figure of speech is exemplified by the phrase 'Time is a thief that steals our moments without a sound'?

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

    The statement 'Her laughter was like music, filling the room with joy' is an example of hyperbole.

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

    What does the phrase 'the clock’s hands danced their way around the face of time' illustrate?

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

    The expression 'I’ve told you a _____ times to clean your room!' uses hyperbole.

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

    What does the black spot on the slip of paper symbolize in 'The Lottery'?

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

    Mrs. Hutchinson was the first person to draw from the lottery box.

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

    Who was the head of the family that won the lottery?

    <p>Bill Hutchinson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The villagers rushed to gather ____ after Mrs. Hutchinson was singled out.

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

    Match the following characters with their roles in 'The Lottery':

    <p>Bill Hutchinson = Head of the family Mrs. Hutchinson = Lottery 'winner' Old Man Warner = Tradition supporter Mr. Summers = Conducts the lottery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Mrs. Hutchinson was the first to draw a slip of paper from the lottery box.

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

    Who is the head of the family that 'wins' the lottery?

    <p>Bill Hutchinson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At the end of the story, Mrs. Hutchinson screamed, 'It isn’t fair, it isn’t ___!'

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

    Match the following characters with their actions in 'The Lottery':

    <p>Mrs. Hutchinson = Protested the lottery Bill Hutchinson = Drew first for his family The villagers = Gathered stones The lottery official = Conducted the drawing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What time do the villagers gather for the lottery?

    <p>10:00 a.m.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The winner of the lottery receives a prize that is typically considered positive.

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

    The black spot on the slip of paper symbolizes _____ in 'The Lottery.'

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

    Mrs. Hutchinson is the first family member to draw from the lottery box.

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

    The gathering starts at ____ a.m. to ensure everyone is home for their noon dinner.

    <p>10:00</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following elements with their meanings in 'The Lottery':

    <p>Bill Hutchinson = Head of the family chosen in the lottery Mrs. Hutchinson = Protester against the lottery's unfairness The lottery = A ritual that results in death The black box = Represents tradition and the villagers' compliance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What item replaced chips of wood in the lottery as the village population grew?

    <p>Slips of paper</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Mrs. Hutchinson was the first to draw a slip of paper in the lottery.

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

    The black spot on the slip of paper symbolizes __________.

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

    Match the following events with their descriptions:

    <p>Mrs. Hutchinson screams = Expresses her outrage and disbelief Villagers gather stones = Prepare for the ritualistic act following the lottery Lottery drawing = Determines the family that will face dire consequences Irony of the lottery = Expectation of winning a prize contrasted with the tragic outcome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What symbolizes death in 'The Lottery'?

    <p>The black spot on the slip of paper</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Bill Hutchinson was the family member primarily responsible for drawing the slip of paper.

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

    Who was late to the gathering in 'The Lottery'?

    <p>Mrs. Hutchinson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following elements with their significance in 'The Lottery':

    <p>The black box = Tradition and the lottery process Slips of paper = The method of selection Stones = The villagers' violent action Mrs. Hutchinson = The victim of tradition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for drawing the slip of paper in a family according to tradition?

    <p>The husband</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The story 'The Lottery' ends with Mrs. Hutchinson cheering about the outcome.

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

    The head of the family that wins the lottery is _____ Hutchinson.

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

    What is the ironic significance of the title 'The Lottery'?

    <p>It implies a chance to win something valuable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was killed at the end of 'The Lottery'?

    <p>Mrs.Hutchinson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Odyssey Exam Study Guide - The Basics

    • Author: Homer
    • Time Period: 750-650 BC
    • Genre: Historical Fiction, Epic Poem
    • Point of View: Third Person Omniscient
    • Storyteller: Odysseus
    • Audience: Alcinous
    • Time Elapsed: 10 years after leaving Troy
    • Protagonist: Odysseus
    • Antagonist: Poseidon

    Epic Hero Characteristics

    • Bravery
    • Strength
    • Nobility
    • Leadership
    • Fame
    • Fighter

    The Trojan War

    • Duration: 10 years
    • Odysseus's Role: Leading the Achaeans

    Sailing from Troy

    • Achaeans: Odysseus's men
    • Attacked: The Cicones Army

    The Lotus-Eaters

    • Expedition Size: 3 men (2 runners, 1 messenger)
    • Outcome: Lost hope of returning home, consumed by lotus
    • Reason: Eaten the lotus, blinded by temptation
    • Additional detail: They were tempted and lost their desire to return home.

    The Cyclops

    • Companions: 12 men plus Odysseus
    • Provisions: Wine
    • Encounter: Polyphemus (a cyclops)
    • Escape: Blinding Polyphemus and hiding with livestock, hid amongst the livestock.
    • Warning (additional): Telemus warned them of the Cyclops.
    • Telemus: A seer who warned the Cyclops.
    • Curse: Poseidon being angered by Polyphemus being blinded.
    • Relationship (additional): Polyphemus is Poseidon's son
    • Lies Told: Odysseus lied about his name (saying it was nobody) and location of his ship.

    Land of the Dead

    • Appearances: Elpenor (fell off Circe's roof), Anticlea (Odysseus's mother), Tiresias (Prophet)

    The Sirens

    • Warnings: Beeswax in ears; tied to the mast
    • Protection: Tied to the mast, put beeswax in their ears to protect them.

    Scylla and Charybdis

    • Scylla: 6-headed sea monster (hydra)
    • Charybdis: Giant whirlpool

    Cattle of the Sun God

    • Tempted by: Starving to death
    • Whose cattle?: Belonging to Helios (Sun God)
    • Culprits: Eurylochus planned the slaughter, Odysseus blamed himself.
    • Outcome: All but Odysseus's ship lost due to Zeus's lightning strike.
    • Reason for Slaughter: Eurylochus argued death by starvation in the sea was preferable to death from battle.
    • Loss of Rest of Men: Struck down by lightning.
    • Additional Detail: The men were tempted to eat the cattle, despite being warned not to.
    • Additional Detail: Odysseus's men were warned by Helios that eating the cattle would anger the gods.
    • Additional Detail: They were blinded by temptation to eat the cattle.
    • Additional Detail: They were warned that feasting on the cattle was a dangerous action that would anger Helios.

    Land of the Laestrygonians

    • Details: Cannibals

    Circe

    • Action: Turned Odysseus's men into pigs, she transformed some of his men into pigs.

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