Humanities › Literature The Odyssey Quiz: Check Your Knowledge Share Flipboard Email Overview Summary Characters Themes Key Quotes Vocabulary Quiz Johann Heinrich Wilhelm Tischbein, "Odysseus and Penelope" (1802). Oil on canvas, 86.8x107.9cm. By Angelica Frey Angelica Frey Classics Expert M.A., Classics, Catholic University of Milan M.A., Journalism, New York University. B.A., Classics, Catholic University of Milan Angelica Frey holds an M.A. in Classics from the Catholic University of Milan, where she studied Greek, Old Norse, and Old English. Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on December 18, 2018 1. How do the Phaeacians help Odysseus in his journey home? They give him a ship and treasures They give him a goatskin full of winds They deliver a prophecy They provide him with magic herbs Correct Wrong After listening to Odysseus’ adventures, Alcinous provides Odysseus with a ship, which takes him back to Ithaca overnight. 2. Which deity is Odysseus' primary antagonist? Zeus Hermes Poseidon Athena Correct Wrong Odysseus blinded Polyphemus, the son of Poseidon. As a result, Poseidon becomes Odysseus' greatest antagonist as he attempts to avenge the attack on his son. 3. Which description most accurately characterizes Odysseus? Swift and strong Skillful with a spear An able horseman Crafty and cunning Correct Wrong Odysseus is best known for his craft and cunning. Unlike other classical heroes, his physical prowess is less significant than his intelligence and trickery. 4. Who are the suitors? Local noblemen who want Odysseus’ vacant throne Plunderers looking for riches in the Mediterranean Sea A gathering of Odysseus’ former servants Deities seeking revenge on Odysseus Correct Wrong The suitors are 108 noblemen vying for Penelope's hand in marriage—and the throne—after Odysseus' 20-year absence from Ithaca. 5. Why are the two bards, Phemius and Demodocus, important? They clarify confusing plot points They help Odysseus on his journey home to Ithaca They provide necessary comic relief to an otherwise somber narration They provide an example of poetic performance from Homer's era Correct Wrong Thanks to the characters Phemius and Demodocus, readers of The Odyssey gain insight into the nature and significance of poetic performance in Homer's era. The Odyssey Quiz: Check Your Knowledge You got: % Correct. Nice try! Review these resources to improve your score: The Odyssey Summary The Odyssey Characters The Odyssey Themes Share Your Results Share Flipboard Email The Odyssey Quiz: Check Your Knowledge You got: % Correct. Great work! You clearly understand the plot, characters, and key themes of The Odyssey. Congratulations on finishing this lesson. Share Your Results Share Flipboard Email