Which of the goddesses was awarded the golden apple by

Paris?

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Aphrodite

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Who changed Odysseus’s men into pigs?

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CirceCategory 1: $200: Q

Who keeps Odysseus a prisoner for seven years?

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Calypso

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Since Odysseus is known for his craftiness and cunning, it is only fitting that this god/goddess of

war is on his side throughout the war and on his journey home. . .

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Athena

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This King of Sparta’s wife is stolen from him by Paris,

causing him to gather Greek warriors and go to war in Troy.

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Menelaus

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Which crew member was more cautious than Odysseus and the

rest of the crew?

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Eurylochus

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Who is Menelaus’s wife? A.K.A. “The face thatlaunched a thousand

ships”

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Helen of Troy

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What does Odysseus put in his men’s ears to keep out the sound

of the sirens?

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wax

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What gift does King Aeolus give to Odysseus?

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Bag of WindsCategory 2: $400: Q

What supreme ordeal on Odysseus’ journey causes the

rest of him men to be killed and strands Odysseus alone on an

island?

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Sacrifice of Cattle on Island of Sun god (despite Zeus’

warning!)

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What was the Cyclops’ gift for Odysseus in exchange for the

wine?

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He would eat Odysseus last.

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Who does the Cyclops believe has injured him and tricked him?

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“Nohbdy”

Despite the danger, Odysseus desperately wanted to hear their

song. Who are they?

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The Sirens

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What is this Monster’s NAME?

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Polyphemus

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What giant cannibals destroy all but one of Odysseus’s ships?

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Laestrygonians

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When Odysseus leaves the land of the Cyclopes, he almost loses many more of his men

because of . . .

. . .his taunting of Polyphemus.Category 4: $100: Q

Who does Odysseus fight once he returns home to Ithaca?

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Suitors of Penelope

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On this island the people showed no will to do Odysseus harm, but only offered to share their sweet

food. The only problem was that the men didn’t want to

leave. Where is this?

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The Land of the Lotus Eaters

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Paris and Hector are both princes of this city/state.

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Troy

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Where is Odysseus’s palace?

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IthacaCategory 4: $500: Q

Which is the whirlpool, Scylla or Charybdis?

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Charybdis

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TRUE or FALSE: Despite his cleverness, Odysseus

was incredibly reckless; he is willing to risk his life and the lives of his men in order to

experience as much of life as possible.

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TRUE: Name one example of the recklessness of his behavior

to earn the point.

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Odysseus proved his cleverness and trickery with what famous strategy at Troy?

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What happens to Eurolochus’ men when they drank Circe’s

wine?

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They were changed into swine.

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What is the difference between prose and verse?

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Prose is paragraphs while verse looks like poetry

with line breaks.

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Name an important theme of The Odyssey. . .

A.In the journey of life there are dangers and temptations everywhere.

B.A person can overcome great obstacleswith cleverness and courage.

C.A person will do almost anything to get back home.