The Odyssey Quiz

<p>Dear Classical Wisdom Reader,</p><p>Like Odysseus, I’m on a homeward journey today…</p><p>So I’ll keep it short and sweet!</p><p>This week, to mark the release of the new film version of the <em>Odyssey</em>, we’ve been taking <em>all about</em> Homer’s epic. </p><p>So, there’s no better time to test your knowledge of it!</p><p>As always, all questions are based on articles and resources published this week here at Classical Wisdom. A full roundup of them all is available just after the quiz, alongside the answers.</p><p>If you’ve seen the film and want to know what ‘Zeus’s law’ is all about, or what the ancient Greeks REALLY said and thought about Helen, you’re in the right place…</p><p>We’ve included a few extra bonus <em>Odyssey </em>related resources from our recent archives in our roundup this week as well, just for fun!</p><p><em>Members can access ALL of our resources and go deeper into the world of the Odyssey and the Classics, including a recording of our recent live, in-depth event on the Odyssey with Homer expert Professor Joel Christensen. Check it out <a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/odysseus-the-antihero">HERE</a>!</em></p><p><em>Not a Member? Join today to unlock the wisdom and learn all about ancient history, mythology, literature, philosophy, and more.</em></p><p><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/subscribe"><span>Become A Member</span></a></p><p>So, are you ready? Let’s take to the seas…</p><div><hr></div><p><strong>1. In Homer’s Odyssey, who is the first suitor killed when Odysseus strings the great bow?</strong></p><p>A. Eurymachus<br>B. Amphinomus<br>C. Leodes<br>D. Antinous</p><p><strong>2. Which pair rescued the young Helen after she was abducted by Theseus?</strong></p><p>A. Agamemnon and Menelaus<br>B. Achilles and Patroclus<br>C. Hector and Paris<br>D. Castor and Pollux</p><p><strong>3. James Joyce reimagined Odysseus as which character?</strong></p><p>A. Stephen Dedalus<br>B. Leopold Bloom<br>C. Buck Mulligan<br>D. Simon Dedalus</p><p><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/the-odyssey-quiz?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><p><strong>4. Which character is commonly interpreted as a possible self-insert for Homer?</strong></p><p>A. Odysseus<br>B. Telemachus<br>C. Achilles<br>D. Demodokus</p><p><strong>5. What did King Priam say about Helen’s responsibility for the Trojan War?</strong></p><p>A. She alone was guilty.<br>B. He blamed the gods instead of Helen.<br>C. Paris deserved the blame.<br>D. Menelaus was truly responsible as he neglected her.</p><p><strong>6. How many suitors are said to consume Odysseus’ household resources?</strong></p><p>A. 50<br>B. 75<br>C. 108<br>D. 120</p><div><hr></div><div><div><div><p><em><strong>Never Miss a Post! </strong>Discover all about Homer, the Odyssey and the ancient world they were a part of becoming a Member, and getting the wisdom of the ancients straight to your inbox!</em></p></div><div><div></div><div></div></div></div></div><div><hr></div><div><figure><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/why-zeus-cared-about-good-manners"></a><div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/why-zeus-cared-about-good-manners"></a><source type="image/webp"><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/why-zeus-cared-about-good-manners"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/%24s_!x7Rx!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F97b18083-1ef4-465a-beac-64085822ac60_1264x260.png" width="1264" height="260" 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href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/the-odysseys-greatest-legacy"></a></div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/the-odysseys-greatest-legacy"></a></div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/the-odysseys-greatest-legacy"></a></figure></div><div><figure><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/the-greatest-journey-begins-after"></a><div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/the-greatest-journey-begins-after"></a><source type="image/webp"><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/the-greatest-journey-begins-after"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/%24s_!7mr5!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff336e448-8f18-477c-9ede-6a08dd6707c0_1264x261.png" width="1264" height="261" alt=""></a></source><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/the-greatest-journey-begins-after"></a><div><a 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href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/ithaka"></a></figure></div><h3>Bonus Resources:</h3><div><figure><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/how-calypso-helped-odysseus"></a><div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/how-calypso-helped-odysseus"></a><source type="image/webp"><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/how-calypso-helped-odysseus"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/%24s_!ARIC!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd7a7450d-9171-4e82-87b1-a88cacba5836_1264x245.png" width="1264" height="245" alt=""></a></source><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/how-calypso-helped-odysseus"></a><div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/how-calypso-helped-odysseus"></a></div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/how-calypso-helped-odysseus"></a></div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/how-calypso-helped-odysseus"></a></figure></div><div><figure><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/video-sea-of-homer-with-emily-wilson"></a><div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/video-sea-of-homer-with-emily-wilson"></a><source type="image/webp"><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/video-sea-of-homer-with-emily-wilson"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/%24s_!_RWe!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1c5a2f50-bf15-40ce-9a51-c0b9a7c8ea7d_1264x264.png" width="1264" height="264" alt=""></a></source><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/video-sea-of-homer-with-emily-wilson"></a><div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/video-sea-of-homer-with-emily-wilson"></a></div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/video-sea-of-homer-with-emily-wilson"></a></div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/video-sea-of-homer-with-emily-wilson"></a></figure></div><h3><strong>Answers</strong></h3><ol><li><p><strong>D</strong> – Antinous (<em>Why Zeus Cared About Good Manners</em>)</p></li><li><p><strong>D</strong> – Castor and Pollux (<em>Who Was</em> <em>Helen of Troy</em>)</p></li><li><p><strong>B</strong> – Leopold Bloom (<em>The Odyssey’s Greatest Legacy</em>)</p></li><li><p><strong>D</strong> – Demodokus (<em>The Odyssey’s Greatest Legacy</em>)</p></li><li><p><strong>B</strong> – He blamed the gods instead of Helen (<em>Who Was</em> <em>Helen of Troy</em>)</p></li><li><p><strong>C</strong> – 108 (<em>Why Zeus Cared About Good Manners</em>)</p></li></ol><h2>The Odyssey Wisdom Scale ⚓🏺</h2><p><strong>0 – 2 correct: 🏹 Apprentice of Telemachus</strong><br>You’re setting out in search of wisdom, just as Telemachus set out in search of his father. Every answer brings you one step closer to becoming a true hero of the mind.</p><p><strong>3 – 4 correct: 🦉 Favoured by Athena</strong><br>Athena has clearly been whispering good advice in your ear. You navigate the twists and turns of <em>The Odyssey</em> with growing confidence and cleverness.</p><p><strong>5 – 6 correct: 🚢 Master of the Wine-Dark Sea</strong><br>Like Odysseus himself, you’ve weathered every challenge with intelligence and perseverance. Whether facing Cyclopes, Sirens, or impossible quiz questions, you always find a way through.</p><p>I hope you made it home to Ithaca! I’ll see you again next week.</p><p>All the best,</p><p>Sean Kelly</p><p>Managing Editor</p><p>Classical Wisdom</p> <p><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/the-odyssey-quiz" target="_blank">- Enlace a artículo -</a></p> <p>Más info en https://ift.tt/iGN7Z6g / Tfno. & WA 607725547 Centro MENADEL (Frasco Martín) Psicología Clínica y Tradicional en Mijas. #Menadel #Psicología #Clínica #Tradicional #MijasPueblo</p> <p>*No suscribimos necesariamente las opiniones o artículos aquí compartidos. No todo es lo que parece.</p>