If i could suggest anything to add to the lesson plan above, i would suggest adding in the reading schedule by day also. Oct 11, 20 an edit of the hallmark channels the odyssey with armand assante as odysseus. The odyssey part 1 study guide context and background books 1. Homer, odyssey book 11 theoi classical texts library. Who appeared to telemachus to tell him about how to bring his father home.
Take book by book odyssey quizzes from enotes to see how much you know about the ithacan kings wanderings. This worksheet and quiz will test you on who he meets, the name of the local king, who he is told to look for and other related facts. The odyssey even a few parts we didnt read together in class. Tales from the odyssey, part 1 tales from the odyssey 1.
Theres nothing better than when deep joy holds sway throughout the realm and banqueters up and down the palace sit in ranks, enthralled to hear the bard, and before them all, the tables heaped with bread and meats. Be sure you recall this incident and more by taking this quiz over book 17 of the odyssey from enotes. Book 1 introduces some of the multitudes of characters, many interwoven plots, and significant themes encountered during odysseuss return home. An outline the first four books of the odyssey largely focus on telemachus, the son of odysseus. Telemachus initially asserts himself by calling an assembly of ithacas leaders in order to protest the suitors activities. Consider a representative example, from when odysseus praises alcinous bard.
The gods played a large part in mortals lives during this time, so odysseus has some gods who help him and some who. Match the following characters to the correct description. The odyssey book one tells us the story of odysseus as he makes his way home but poseidon gives him a lot of troubles on his journey back due to a grudge he has with odysseus. The notion of hospitality is so strong in the world of the odyssey that guests can even be considered part of ones family. The basic form of narrative in the odyssey is very strongly oriented towards imagery. Troycity in northwest asia minor, site of the trojan war. Book 1 learn with flashcards, games, and more for free. In book 22 of the odyssey, what does eurymachus do when he fails to calm. The odyssey study guide contains a biography of homer, literature essays, a complete etext, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a.
Answer the following questions about the odyssey part 1 to see how well you have read. Who is the first person telemachus seeks advice from about his father. Tales from the odyssey, part 1 kindle edition by osborne. Book 1 book 2 book 3 book 4 book 5 book 6 book 7 book 8 book 9 book 10 book 11 book 12 book book 14 book 15 book 16 book 17 book 18 book 19 book 20 book 21 book 22 book 23 book 24 themes all themes fate, the gods, and free will piety, customs, and justice cunning, disguise, and selfrestraint memory and grief glory and honor. A selection of 33 vocabulary words from book 1 of homers the odyssey. Cliffsnotes study guides are written by real teachers and professors, so no matter what youre studying, cliffsnotes can ease your homework headaches and help you score high on exams. The trojan war is over, but odysseus still has not made his way home. Quick and easy odyssey synopsis, analysis, and discussion of major characters and themes in the epic poem. Daughter of zeus and goddess of wisdom, purposeful battle, and the womanly arts. Quizlet flashcards, activities and games help you improve your grades. Odyssey study guide part 1 the odyssey part 1 by homer. Although he speaks well at the meeting and impresses some of the elders, the leading suitors antinous and eurymachus show no respect for either telemachus or his mother, queen penelope, and little is accomplished.
Books 24 tell how odysseus returns to ithaca and is finally reunited with his wife. Telemachus cliffsnotes study guides book summaries. A quiz about homers epic poem, the odyssey how many separate books chapters are there in the odyssey. The odyssey unit test multiple choice 2 points each please answer on loose leaf. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans. The odyssey books 1012 summary the odyssey summary the odyssey quiz all quizzes. Where did athena tell telemachus to seek news of his father. Summary and analysis book 1 athena inspires the prince summary homer opens the odyssey with an invocation to the muse of epic poetry and asks for her guidance in telling the story of a man who has experienced many twists and turns of fate and has suffered many hardships. Quiz we decided to make for the odyssey book 1 proprofs. Why did odysseuss men open the bag of winds from aeolus. Quizzes cover vocabulary, multiple choice plot questions, and 12 short answer questions regarding theme, character development, etc.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. For example, even if you say, read excerpt from book 1 in lit book andor read excerpt from book 9 in lit book. Odyssey books 18 test english with lewis at cranbrook. Odysseuss young son, telemachus, cope with another problem. Book 2 centers on odysseuss son, telemachus and his plans to outwit the smarmy suitors. Start studying honors english odyssey books 1 6 quiz part 1. Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. The odyssey, homer page 1 comprehension darken the letter on your answer sheet of the best answer to the following. While odysseus battles mystical creatures and faces the wrath of the gods, his wife penelope and his son telemachus stave off suitors vying for penelopes hand and ithacas throne long enough for odysseus to return. The odyssey books 1 3 summary the odyssey summary the odyssey quiz all quizzes. Tales from the odyssey, part 1 kindle edition by osborne, mary pope. How does the poet create suspense in this part of the poem. The odyssey at a glance cliffsnotes study guides book.
The odyssey book 1 lyrics the gods in councilminervas visit to ithacathe challenge from telemachus to the suitors tell me, o muse, of that ingenious hero who. To link to this page, copy the following code to your site. Who did odysseus first talk to after arriving in scheria. Packet of notes from powerpoint 20 pts introduction to greek mythology and the trojan war quiz 20 pts worksheet.
Honors english odyssey books 16 quiz part 1 flashcards. Three important elements of the plot of each epic are the trojan war, the heroism of odysseus,k and the. All characters, monsters, and places in the odyssey books 1 12. Quiz cliffsnotes study guides book summaries, test. The odyssey part 1 by homer study guide calypso books 1 4. Who did athena disguise herself as when she went to visit telemachus for the first time. Books 512 describe the adventures the hero encounters on his way home. Perfect prep for the odyssey quizzes and tests you might have in school.
Be sure you understand telemachuss strategies and more by taking this quiz over book 2 of the odyssey from. Its often difficult to teach the odyssey and i am always trying to think of new angles. The odyssey book 1 lyrics the gods in councilminervas visit to ithacathe challenge from telemachus to the suitors tell me, o muse, of that ingenious hero who travelled far and wide after. Musemyooz any one of the nine goddesses of the arts.
We learn that poseidon, god of the sea, holds a grudge though we dont know exactly why against odysseus and is making the guys voyage home a pretty difficult one. In answer to telemachuss questions, the disguised athena tells him she is the sailor mentes, and she visited after hearing odysseus had returned. Check out part ii of homers the odyssey video sparknote. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading tales from the odyssey, part 1.
The odyssey books summary the odyssey by homer books summary and analysis. The odyssey by homer book 1 summary and analysis youtube. Odysseus with 12 of his men went to the cyclops cave, and how many came back. Athena assists odysseus and telemakhos with divine powers throughout the epic, and she speaks up for them in the councils of the gods on mount olympus. Test your knowledge on this literature quiz to see how you do and compare your score to others. The odyssey summary the odyssey books 1 3 quiz the odyssey books 46 quiz the odyssey books 79 quiz the odyssey books 1012 quiz the odyssey books 15 quiz the odyssey books 1617 quiz the odyssey books 1820 quiz the odyssey books 2122 quiz the odyssey books 2324 quiz the odyssey quotes the odyssey important characters. Odysseuss encounter with the cicones after the greeks leave troy indicates that the greeks a. This range of resources has been designed to maximise students engagement with particular parts of the text.
Tales from the odyssey, part 1 tales from the odyssey 1 osborne, mary pope on. This video encompasses the first five books of the poem. The odyssey etext contains the full text of the odyssey by homer. How did menelaus know somewhat of the whereabouts of odysseus after the war. This lesson will summarize book 1 of homers ancient epic poem the odyssey and take a look at some important quotes. View test prep odyssey study guide part 1 from enlgish english 1h at belleville high school. Who did zeus send to tell calypso that it was time for odysseus to leave. The poet invokes the muse to help him tell the story of odysseus. In book 1 of homers the odyssey, we learn odysseus is being held captive by calypso. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of the odyssey and what it means.
These odyssey quizzes follow parts 1, 2, and 3 and includes keys. Use the practice questions on this interactive quiz and printable worksheet to see how much you know about the odyssey. Murray 1 but when we had come down to the ship and to the sea, first of all we drew the ship down to the bright sea, and set the mast and sail in the black ship, and took the sheep and put them aboard, and ourselves embarked, sorrowing, and shedding big tears. Odyssey test books 1 12 study guide by buritoman includes 50 questions covering vocabulary, terms and more. Here is this stranger, i do not know who he is, come wandering suppliant here to my house from the eastern or western people. Odyssey final reading quiz pearl public school district. How will odysseus repay the hospitality shown by alcinous. The odyssey is one of the most famous stories in history, following the saga of odysseus through the ancient world. The odyssey books 1 3 quiz the odyssey books 46 summary the odyssey books 79 summary the odyssey summary the odyssey quotes the odyssey important characters the odyssey quiz literature literature summaries homer facts. Sing to me of the man, muse, the man of twists and turns. The odyssey study guide contains a biography of homer, literature essays, a complete etext, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. I am going to work from a lit book next year and i think it has excerpts too.