Odyssey Quiz: Books XIX–XX
A reading quiz covers Books XIX through XX of the Odyssey.
Version A
GREAT BOOKSMr. Reed
Quiz – The Odyssey (XIX–XX)
NameDatePer.
Since all names are provided somewhere on the quiz, correct spelling is required.
1.
What does Odysseus decide to do with the helmets, shields, and spears in the Great Hall?
2.
By what sign does Eurycleia recognize Odysseus?
3.
In Penelope’s dream what kills twenty geese?
4.
What weapon will Penelope require the suitors to use in her contest?
5.
To whom do many of the serving girls go each night—greatly angering Odysseus?
6.
What would Penelope rather do than marry any of the suitors if Odysseus does not return?
7.
What kind of animals does Philoitios tend?
8.
Who throws a cowsfoot at Odysseus?
9.
What do the suitors see on their plates when Athena sends her vision?
10.
Who is the chief suitor—the ringleader, not the one whom Penelope’s family wants her to marry?
- AMPHINOMOS
- ANTINOOS
- CTESSIPOS
- EUMAIOS
- EURYCLEIA
- EURYMACHOS
- MELANTHIOS
- PHEMIOS
Version B
GREAT BOOKSMr. Reed
Quiz – The Odyssey (XIX–XX)
NameDatePer.
Since all names are provided somewhere on the quiz, correct spelling is required.
1.
What does Odysseus decide to do with the helmets, shields, and spears in the Great Hall?
2.
How does Eurycleia recognize Odysseus?
3.
In Penelope’s dream whom does the eagle represent?
4.
Through what must the suitors shoot an arrow in order to win Penelope?
5.
To whom do many of the serving girls go each night—greatly angering Odysseus?
6.
What does Penelope ask Artemis for?
7.
Which of the servants is Philoitios most like?
8.
What does Odysseus do when Ctesippos throws a cowsfoot at him?
9.
What does Theoclymenos say the blood on the plates means for the suitors?
10.
Who is the suitor whom Penelope’s family want her to marry?
- AMPHINOMOS
- ANTINOOS
- CTESSIPOS
- EUMAIOS
- EURYCLEIA
- EURYMACHOS
- MELANTHIOS
- PHEMIOS