The Odyssey

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Who wrote the epic poem The Odyssey?

  • Laertes
  • Penelope
  • Anticleia
  • Homer (correct)

Which epic poem is a sequel to The Odyssey?

  • The Epic of Gilgamesh
  • The Iliad (correct)
  • The Aeneid
  • Beowulf

What is the main theme of The Odyssey?

  • The journey to Ithaca
  • The adventures of Odysseus (correct)
  • The last days of the Trojan War
  • The return home after war

Who were the parents of Odysseus?

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Why was Odysseus often called 'Odysseus the Cunning'?

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True or false: The word Odyssey means a journey of epic proportions.

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True or false: The Odyssey was written in the 8th century AD.

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True or false: The Odyssey is a sequel to The Iliad.

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True or false: The story of The Odyssey was likely transmitted orally before being written down by Homer.

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True or false: Odysseus was married to Penelope and they had a son named Telemachus.

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