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Final Jeopardy
$100 Gods and Monsters
This man is very particular about his
cattle
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Lord Helios
$200 Question from Gods and
Monsters
This man serves as an ally to Odysseus
until his ship returns to this man’s island
despite the help of a fair west wind.
$200 Answer from Gods and
Monsters
King Aeolus
$300 Question from Gods and
Monsters
The invocation of the Odyssey invokes the
inspiration of these goddesses.
$300 Answer from Gods and
Monsters
The Muses
$400 Question from Gods and
Monsters
This god brings Odysseus the moly to
protect him from Circe’s power.
$400 Answer from Gods and
Monsters
Hermes
$500 Question from Gods and
Monsters
Odysseus’ encounter
with this monster sets
up the rest of his trip
for disaster.
$500 Answer from Gods and
Monsters
Polyphemus
$100 Question from That was Epic
What is the Decision step of
Odysseus’ journey?
$100 Answer from That was
Epic
When he decides whether or not to stay
with Calypso on her island or return
home.
$200 Question from That was Epic
What is Odysseus’ Tragic Flaw?
$200 Answer from That was Epic
Hubris
$300 Question from That was Epic
What is it about Book 1 and Book 5
of the Odyssey that clearly indicates it
an epic poem.
$300 Answer from That was Epic
Book 1 in the invocation and Book 5
has the story starting in media res.
$400 Question from That was Epic
Who would be the Shadow and who
would be the Allies in Part 2 of the
Odyssey?
$400 Answer from That was
Epic
Shadow: Suitors
Allies: Telemachus, Eumaeus, Philoetius
$500 Question from That was Epic
Why does Athena not help Odysseus
throughout his battle with the suitors?
$500 Answer from That was Epic
As his sage, she has to let Odysseus prove
himself as a hero.
$100 Question from Ladies of
the Odyssey
What emotional encounter
does Odysseus have during
his journey to the underworld?
$100 Answer from Ladies of the
Odyssey
He sees his mother and feels anguish
that he was not home for her death.
$200 Question from Ladies of
the Odyssey
This lovely lady eats 6 of Odysseus’ men.
$200 Answer from Ladies of the
Odyssey
Scylla.
$300 Question from Ladies of
the Odyssey
How does Odysseus successfully
hear the song of the Sirens?
$300 Answer from Ladies of the
Odyssey.
He has his men tie him to
the mast of the ship and fill
their own ears with wax.
$400 Question from Ladies of
the Odyssey
Odysseus is detained for a year
by this lady.
$400 Answer from Ladies of the
Odyssey
Circe
$500 Question from Ladies of
the Odyssey
What about Penelope sets her apart from the
other females of the Odyssey?
$500 Answer from Ladies of the
Odyssey
She uses her intelligence and clever
tactics to protect herself as opposed
to deceit and seduction.
$100 Question from Homeward
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How is Odysseus final able to continue
his journey to Ithaca from Calypso’s
island?
$100 Answer from Homeward
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Zeus sends Hermes to command her to
release Odysseus and to help him
build a raft.
$200 Question from Homeward
Bound
This person also travels from home
and takes a journey to Pylos.
$200 Answer from Homeward
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Telemachus
$300 Question from Homeward
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What prophecy does Tieresias make about
Odysseus’ return home?
$300 Answer from Homeward
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He tells Odysseus that he will make it home
after great adversity, and he will die at
home as an old man with Penelope.
$400 Question from Homeward
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Why is Odysseus unrecognizable when he
comes home?
$400 Answer from Homeward
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He is disguised as a beggar.
$500 Question from Homeward
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When Odysseus tells his story to King
Alcinous, what great insight does he
reveal that he has learned about home?
$500 Answer from Homeward
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That a man can search the world for riches,
but he will come to see that there is no greater
happiness than he finds at home with his
family.
$100 Question from Family Values
Who immediately recognizes Odysseus
despite his being dressed like a beggar?
$100 Answer Family Values
Argos
$200 Question from Family Values
In order for remaining loyal
to him, what does Odyssues
offer to Eumaeus and Philoetius?
$200 Answer from Family Values
Marriage, Cattle, and a Home
$300 Question from Family Values
How does Penelope test Odysseus?
$300 Answer from Family Values
She sees if he knows the secret of
their bed having one bed post
made from an olive tree.
$400 Question from Family Values
Why is the scene with Argos so
significant?
$400 Answer from Family Values
It shows how Odysseus home has grown
neglected in his absence.
$500 Question from Family Values
What epic simile does Homer use to
describe his reunion with Penelope?
$500 Answer from Family Values
It is like a swimmer reaching the safety of
the shore.
Final Jeopardy
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