Odyssey Quiz: Books XI–XII
A reading quiz covers Books XI through XII of the Odyssey.
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Quiz – The Odyssey (XI–XII)
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Since all names are provided somewhere on the quiz, correct spelling is required.
1.
From whom does Odysseus seek help in Hades?
2.
According to him (#1), which god must Odysseus appease when he gets home?
3.
Who died of sorrow because Odysseus did not return home? [Give me a name.]
4.
Which of the epic conventions is met by all of Book XI?
5.
Where does Odysseus go immediately after leaving Hades?
6.
What does Odysseus do to his men to prevent their falling under the spell of the Sirens?
7.
What is the name of the six-headed monster that munches on Odysseus’ men?
8.
Who destroys Odysseus’ boat after leaving the island of the cattle?
9.
How does he/she destroy Odysseus’ ship?
10.
What island does Odysseus reach after the destruction of his ship and men?
- ACHILLES
- ALCINOOS
- ANTICLEIA
- CALYPSO
- CHARYBDIS
- CIRCE
- HELIOS
- OGYGIA
- POSEIDON
- SCYLLA
- TEIRESIAS
- ZEUS
BONUS:
A.
What happens on the island of Thrinacia?