The Odyssey: Themes, Motifs, and Symbols Quiz: Quick Quiz

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What will be the long-term result of Odysseus's use of wits rather than brute strength?

He will live a long, peaceful life.
He will die gloriously in battle.
He will have many powerful lovers.
His son will never live up to his legacy.

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What other texts is The Odyssey in conversation with?

The Bible
Greek myths
Romantic poetry
Shakespeare's plays

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How does Poseidon become aware of Odysseus?

Through rumors and legends
By mention from the other gods
From ancient prophecies
Odysseus revealing himself

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What words characterize most of the women in The Odyssey?

Vane, superficial, boisterous
Tempting, seductive, beautiful
Haggard, evil, decaying
Weak, masculine, passive

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What object does Penelope use to test Odysseus's identity?

Her wedding dress
A bow and arrow
Their wedding bed
A sword

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What will be the long-term result of Odysseus's use of wits rather than brute strength?

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What other texts is The Odyssey in conversation with?

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How does Poseidon become aware of Odysseus?

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What words characterize most of the women in The Odyssey?

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What object does Penelope use to test Odysseus's identity?

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1 of 5 What will be the long-term result of Odysseus's use of wits rather than brute strength?

2 of 5 What other texts is The Odyssey in conversation with?

3 of 5 How does Poseidon become aware of Odysseus?

4 of 5 What words characterize most of the women in The Odyssey?

5 of 5 What object does Penelope use to test Odysseus's identity?

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1 of 5
What will be the long-term result of Odysseus's use of wits rather than brute strength?

2 of 5
What other texts is The Odyssey in conversation with?

3 of 5
How does Poseidon become aware of Odysseus?

4 of 5
What words characterize most of the women in The Odyssey?

5 of 5
What object does Penelope use to test Odysseus's identity?