Odyssey Quiz: Books XVII–XVIII
A reading quiz covers Books XVII through XVIII of the Odyssey.
Version A
GREAT BOOKSMr. Reed
Quiz – The Odyssey (XVII–XVIII)
NameDatePer.
Since all names are provided somewhere on the quiz, correct spelling is required.
1.
What had once been Eurycleia’s relationship to Odysseus?
2.
How does Melanthios treat Odysseus?
3.
Who is Argos - in relationship to Odysseus?
4.
What is Iros’ occupation?
5.
Who proposes that Iros fight the newcomer (Odysseus)?
6.
What does Odysseus advise Amphinomos to do?
7.
Before Odysseus left for Troy, whom did he instruct Penelope to care for - besides Telemachos?
8.
Which serving girl is also Eurymachos’ mistress?
9.
What is the suitors’ hope regarding Telemachos?
10.
According to Penelope, which Greek ethic have the suitors violated?
- ANTICLEIA
- ANTINOOS
- ARNAIOS
- EUMAIOS
- LAERTES
- MELANTHIOS
- MELANTHO
- MENTOR
- PHILOITIOS
- THEOCLYMENOS
BONUS:
A.
What is Melantho’s relationship to Melanthios?
Version B
GREAT BOOKSMr. Reed
Quiz – The Odyssey (XVII–XVIII)
NameDatePer.
Since all names are provided somewhere on the quiz, correct spelling is required.
1.
What had once been Eurycleia’s relationship to Odysseus?
2.
Who is the unfaithful goatherd?
3.
What does Argos do almost as soon as he recognizes Odysseus?
4.
Who is the chief suitor, the ringleader even above Eurymachos?
5.
Specifically, what injury does Odysseus do to Iros?
6.
What does Odysseus advise Amphinomos to do?
7.
Before Odysseus left for Troy, what did he tell Penelope to do once Telemachos has a beard?
8.
What is Melantho’s occupation?
9.
What is the suitors’ hope regarding Telemachos?
10.
According to Penelope, what should the suitors be doing to win her hand?
- ANTICLEIA
- ANTINOOS
- ARNAIOS
- EUMAIOS
- LAERTES
- MELANTHIOS
- MELANTHO
- MENTOR
- PHILOITIOS
- THEOCLYMENOS
BONUS:
A.
What is Melanthios’ relationship to Melantho?