Weekly Wisdom Quiz

<p>Dear Classical Wisdom Reader,</p><p>As October begins, and the oranged leaves drop to the ground from bared branches, it all means one thing… </p><p>Hallowe’en is getting closer!</p><p>So this week, we had a look at a witch.</p><p>Of course, Circe (best known from the <em>Odyssey</em>) is very removed from the modern day conception of witches… There’s not a black cat, pointy hat, or broomstick to be found in Homer.</p><p>But then, even <em>Circe </em>isn’t always what we think of as Circe. </p><p>This week’s in-depth Members article from Mary Naples looked at how this iconic figure of myth has been interpreted and reinterpreted across the ages, from ancient Greece to this summer’s blockbuster version of the <em>Odyssey.</em></p><p>Plus, we also had a look at the very origins of the <em>Odyssey</em>, with a fascinating article looking at the very dawn of writing in the ancient world, challenging assumptions of how Homer’s epic first came to be…</p><p><em>Not a Member? Sign up today to unlock the wisdom and get the FULL Classical Wisdom experience, including:</em></p><ul><li><p>our archives of podcasts on just about every aspect of the ancient world</p></li><li><p>our vast e-book library of the Classical world’s most celebrated texts exclusive magazines</p></li><li><p>bonus in-depth articles</p></li><li><p>and more!</p><p><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/subscribe"><span>Become A Member Today</span></a></p></li></ul><p>Now, it’s time once more for the <em>Weekly Wisdom Quiz</em>!</p><p>As always, all questions are based on articles published this week here at Classical Wisdom. A full roundup of them all is available after the quiz, alongside the answers, just in case you missed something or want to revisit an article.</p><p>Get ready!</p><div><hr></div><p><strong>1. What does </strong><em><strong>boustrophedon</strong></em><strong> describe?</strong></p><p>a) Writing exclusively from right to left<br>b) Writing in concentric circles<br>c) Alternating the direction of writing from one line to the next<br>d) Writing vertically from the bottom upwards</p><p><strong>2. What does Hermes give Odysseus to protect him from Circe’s enchantment?</strong></p><p>a) Moly<br>b) Laurel<br>c) Nepenthe<br>d) Ambrosia</p><p><strong>3. In what year was Socrates brought before an Athenian jury?</strong></p><p>a) 431 BC<br>b) 323 BC<br>c) 338 BC<br>d) 399 BC</p><p><strong>4. Which famous object carries one of the earliest Greek inscriptions written in metrical verse?</strong></p><p>a) The Mask of Agamemnon<br>b) The Nestor Cup<br>c) The François Vase<br>d) The Derveni Krater</p><p><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/weekly-wisdom-quiz-1cd?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><p><strong>5. What is Circe’s role in the </strong><em><strong>Argonautica</strong></em><strong>?</strong></p><p>a) As a respectable wise woman with specialised knowledge<br>b) As a comic villain<br>c) As a powerless captive<br>d) As Jason’s principal military opponent</p><p><strong>6. What is the technical term for an alphabet that contains letters only for consonants?</strong></p><p>a) Syllabary<br>b) Logogram<br>c) Pictogram<br>d) Abjad</p><p><strong>7. On what island does Odysseus encounter Circe in the </strong><em><strong>Odyssey</strong></em><strong>?</strong></p><p>a) Ithaca<br>b) Aeaea<br>c) Thrinakia<br>d) Ogygia</p><p><strong>8. Which writing system was used throughout Greece during the Late Bronze Age?</strong></p><p>a) Cuneiform<br>b) Phoenician<br>c) Linear B<br>d) Linear A</p><div><hr></div><div><div><div><p><strong>Become A Member! </strong>Never miss a post, access all our resources, and triumph at the Weekly Wisdom Quiz!!</p></div><div><div></div><div></div></div></div></div><div><hr></div><div><figure><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/the-retrial-of-socrates"></a><div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/the-retrial-of-socrates"></a><source type="image/webp"><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/the-retrial-of-socrates"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6lup!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffecd2354-fe5b-44b1-a6f4-b93c1cea8866_1256x246.png" width="1456" height="285" alt=""></a></source><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/the-retrial-of-socrates"></a><div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/the-retrial-of-socrates"></a></div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/the-retrial-of-socrates"></a></div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/the-retrial-of-socrates"></a></figure></div><div><figure><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/the-many-sides-of-circe"></a><div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/the-many-sides-of-circe"></a><source type="image/webp"><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/the-many-sides-of-circe"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!z2Nq!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff4fd8735-bba7-4861-bef3-d606ee83c050_1256x247.png" width="1456" height="286" alt=""></a></source><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/the-many-sides-of-circe"></a><div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/the-many-sides-of-circe"></a></div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/the-many-sides-of-circe"></a></div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/the-many-sides-of-circe"></a></figure></div><div><figure><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/origins-of-the-odyssey"></a><div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/origins-of-the-odyssey"></a><source type="image/webp"><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/origins-of-the-odyssey"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!FXlp!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Feb254391-1bce-4de2-88eb-83f267c92cd5_1256x242.png" width="1456" height="281" alt=""></a></source><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/origins-of-the-odyssey"></a><div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/origins-of-the-odyssey"></a></div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/origins-of-the-odyssey"></a></div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/origins-of-the-odyssey"></a></figure></div><h3>Answers</h3><ol><li><p><strong>C) Alternating the direction of writing from one line to the next</strong> (<em>The Real Age of the Greek Alphabet</em>)</p></li><li><p><strong>A) Moly</strong> (<em>The Many Faces of Circe</em>)</p></li><li><p><strong>D) 399 BC</strong> (<em>Trial of Socrates</em>)</p></li><li><p><strong>B) The Nestor Cup</strong> (<em>The Real Age of the Greek Alphabet</em>)</p></li><li><p><strong>A) As a respectable wise woman with specialised knowledge</strong> (<em>The Many Faces of Circe</em>)</p></li><li><p><strong>D) Abjad</strong> (<em>The Real Age of the Greek Alphabet</em>)</p></li><li><p><strong>B) Aeaea</strong> (<em>The Many Faces of Circe</em>)</p></li><li><p><strong>C) Linear B</strong> (<em>The Real Age of the Greek Alphabet</em>)</p></li></ol><h3>The Wisdom Scale 🏺</h3><p><strong>0 - 2 correct: Novice of the Agora 📜</strong><br>You’ve just stepped into the great conversation. 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