Summary (Leaving Cert Classical Studies): Quizzes
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How many books comprise the Telemachy section at the start of The Odyssey?
How many books comprise the Telemachy section at the start of The Odyssey?
Books 1-4
What does Athena inspire Telemachus to do in the Telemachy?
What does Athena inspire Telemachus to do in the Telemachy?
Search for news of his father
Which two locations does Telemachus visit during his journey?
Which two locations does Telemachus visit during his journey?
Pylos and Sparta
How long was Odysseus trapped on Calypso's island?
How long was Odysseus trapped on Calypso's island?
Seven years
What do the Lotus-Eaters represent in The Odyssey?
What do the Lotus-Eaters represent in The Odyssey?
Temptation to abandon responsibilities
What consequence does Odysseus face for revealing his name to Polyphemus?
What consequence does Odysseus face for revealing his name to Polyphemus?
Poseidon's wrath upon him
Who survives after the crew eats Helios's sacred cattle?
Who survives after the crew eats Helios's sacred cattle?
Only Odysseus
What does Odysseus gain from visiting the Underworld in Book 11?
What does Odysseus gain from visiting the Underworld in Book 11?
Prophecy and wisdom
Who demonstrates proper xenia by welcoming the disguised Odysseus?
Who demonstrates proper xenia by welcoming the disguised Odysseus?
Eumaeus the swineherd
What task must be completed in Penelope's bow contest?
What task must be completed in Penelope's bow contest?
String the bow and shoot through 12 axe heads
What secret does Penelope use to test Odysseus's true identity?
What secret does Penelope use to test Odysseus's true identity?
Their bed cannot be moved
Who intervenes to end the cycle of revenge at the epic's conclusion?
Who intervenes to end the cycle of revenge at the epic's conclusion?
Athena
Which three themes are central to The Odyssey according to the note?
Which three themes are central to The Odyssey according to the note?
Loyalty, xenia, divine justice