Scavenger Hunt
for The Odyssey
and the Trojan War
Hit Ctrl and left click on the underlined
words.
1. Who wrote the epic poem “The Odyssey”?
2. What was the author’s physical impairment?
3. Whom does the author call on for help in reciting the poem?
4. When you have to memorize and recite something, what techniques do
you use to help you do so?
5. Which god or goddess do you think liked Odysseus the most? Explain
your answer.
6. What would you do if someone put out your son’s eye like Odysseus did
to Poseidon’s son?
7. What is Odysseus’ son’s name?
8. What is Odysseus’ wife’s name?
9. What started the Trojan War?
10. Why do you think Helen is referred to as “the face that launched a
thousand ships”?
11. What would you do if your husband or wife ran off with someone else?
12. Summarize the event that ended the Trojan War.
13. Do you think the event that ended the Trojan War was fair? Explain your
answer.
14. Summarize the evidence that shows Odysseus was clever and cunning.