The Odyssey: Analysis of Major Characters Quiz: Quick Quiz

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What is Odysseus's most distinguishing trait?

His intellect
His compassion
His bravery
His sexuality

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What is kleos?

Homecoming
Noble marriage
Glory through deeds
Dignity in battle

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What does Telemachus do that makes him seem less competent than his father?

He yells at and threatens the suitors.
He leaves the weapons room unlocked.
He doesn't ask for his mother's advice.
He doesn't have the same respect for the gods.

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Why do Odysseus, Telemachus, and Athena repeatedly withhold information from Penelope?

Because she is too excitable
Because she is too skeptical
Because she trusts no one
Because her health is weak

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How does Penelope handle the suitors?

She treats them with disdain.
She vows never to marry again.
She refuses to acknowledge them.
She avoids decisions about remarrying.

The Odyssey

Analysis of Major Characters Quiz

1 of 5
What is Odysseus's most distinguishing trait?

2 of 5
What is kleos?

3 of 5
What does Telemachus do that makes him seem less competent than his father?

4 of 5
Why do Odysseus, Telemachus, and Athena repeatedly withhold information from Penelope?

5 of 5
How does Penelope handle the suitors?

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1 of 5 What is Odysseus's most distinguishing trait?

2 of 5 What is kleos?

3 of 5 What does Telemachus do that makes him seem less competent than his father?

4 of 5 Why do Odysseus, Telemachus, and Athena repeatedly withhold information from Penelope?

5 of 5 How does Penelope handle the suitors?

Popular pages: The Odyssey

Character List CHARACTERS

Odysseus CHARACTERS

Themes MAIN IDEAS

Plot Analysis MAIN IDEAS

What makes Odysseus “the man of twists and turns”? MAIN IDEAS

Homecoming QUOTES

Full Book Quiz FURTHER STUDY

Take a Study Break

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QUIZ: Are You a Hero, a Villain, or an Anti-Hero?

QUIZ: Is This a Mark Twain Quote or a Line from The Office?

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60 YA Movie Adaptations, Ranked

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1 of 5
What is Odysseus's most distinguishing trait?

2 of 5
What is kleos?

3 of 5
What does Telemachus do that makes him seem less competent than his father?

4 of 5
Why do Odysseus, Telemachus, and Athena repeatedly withhold information from Penelope?

5 of 5
How does Penelope handle the suitors?