Heroes, Heroines & Leaders (Leaving Cert Classical Studies): Quizzes
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What epithet does Odysseus earn, meaning 'man of many wiles'?
What epithet does Odysseus earn, meaning 'man of many wiles'?
Polymetis
What does 'pietas', the Roman ideal embodied by Aeneas, encompass?
What does 'pietas', the Roman ideal embodied by Aeneas, encompass?
Duty to gods, family, and destiny
Why does Penelope unravel her weaving each night?
Why does Penelope unravel her weaving each night?
To delay choosing a new husband
In which book does Odysseus use the 'Nobody' trick against Polyphemus?
In which book does Odysseus use the 'Nobody' trick against Polyphemus?
Book 9
What does the Greek term 'kleos' mean?
What does the Greek term 'kleos' mean?
Glory
What consequence follows when Odysseus reveals his name to Polyphemus?
What consequence follows when Odysseus reveals his name to Polyphemus?
He brings Poseidon's wrath upon crew
What does Aeneas say about going to Italy in Book 4?
What does Aeneas say about going to Italy in Book 4?
'I sail for Italy not of my own will'
What proves more valuable than physical strength in both epics?
What proves more valuable than physical strength in both epics?
Intelligence
How does Dido challenge Roman ideals?
How does Dido challenge Roman ideals?
By following passion over duty
What modern quality makes Penelope relevant today?
What modern quality makes Penelope relevant today?
Loyalty and perseverance
How does Virgil describe Aeneas in Book 2?
How does Virgil describe Aeneas in Book 2?
'Pious Aeneas... bore his father...'
What is Homer's famous opening line introducing Odysseus?
What is Homer's famous opening line introducing Odysseus?
'Sing to me of the man, Muse...'
What does Turnus represent in the Aeneid?
What does Turnus represent in the Aeneid?
Old heroic values resisting Rome