The Odyssey Test Flashcards
A group of cards for definitions and trials in order, all relating to the Odyssey.
1
Q
A long quest or journey is called an _______
A
Odyssey
2
Q
The original author of the Odyssey is ______
A
Homer
3
Q
A difficult choice or quandary _____
A
Dilemma
4
Q
Falling for the Lotus Fruit is an example of giving into _________
A
Temptation
5
Q
A genius war tactic that Odysseus came up with to defeat the Trojans ________
A
Trojan Horse
6
Q
A fatal weakness of a hero is called an ________
A
Achilles Heel
7
Q
Excessive bragging is called ______
A
Hubris
8
Q
The opposite of excessive bragging is called ______
A
Humility
9
Q
Living up to one’s full potential is ______
A
Arete
10
Q
Someone that keeps the hero from moving forward _______
A
Threshold Guardian
11
Q
Trial #1
A
Cicones
12
Q
Trial #2
A
Lotus Eaters
13
Q
Trial #3
A
Cyclops in the Cave: Polyphemus
14
Q
Trial #4
A
Aeolus and The Bag of Wind
15
Q
Trial #5
A
Laestrygonians (Cannibal Island)
