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The Odyssey Part One: 1. What was the name of the kingdom where Odysseus reigned as king ? 2. Who came to see Odysseus on his son’s birthday and why did they come ? 3. Who did Odysseus rely on for protection ? 4. How did the Trojan War end ? 5. Why did Poseidon get angry with Odysseus ? What was his punishment ? 6. Who did the soldiers meet on the 1st island ? How was he related to Poseidon ? 7. How did the soldiers escape this island ? 8. Who inhabited the 2nd island ? How was he related to Poseidon ? 9. What did he give to Odysseus ? 10. Why did he agree to help Odysseus ? Part Two: 1. What happened that prevents the shop from reaching Ithaca ? 2. Where did they land ? What happens to Odysseus’ men ? 3. Who does Odysseus meet while climbing up the mountain ? What is he offered ? 4. Explain why Anticlia goes to the sea. 5. How much time has passed since Odysseus arrived on Circe’s island ? 6. Where must Odysseus now go ? 7. At home in Ithaca, the nobles of the island are arriving at Odysseus’ palace. Why ? 8. Who does Odysseus see in the underworld ? What are his instructions ? 9. What promise did Penelope make to Odysseus when he went off to fight at Troy ? 10. What does Penelope propose to the suitors ? Part Three: 1. What did the men find in the Straights of Scylla ? 2. What does Penelope tell Telemachus to do in order to get rid of the suitors ? 3. Do the men of Ithaca support Telemachus ? Explain. 4. What does Telemachus decide to do ? 5. Where does Athena tell him to go ? 6. What message does Hermes bring to Calypso ? 7. Why do the suitors burn the shroud ? 8. What does King Menelaos tell Telemachus ? 9. What does Poseidon want Odysseus to understand ? 10. Where does Odysseus wake-up ? what do these people offer him ? Part Four: 1. Where dies Odysseus find himself a the beginning of Part Four ? 2. How does he convince Telemachus of his true identity ? 3. What is Odysseus afraid of ? 4. How does Athena help him ? 5. Why doesn’t Telemachus kill Antinous in the ring when has the chance ? 6. What challenge does Penelope offer the suitors ? 7. What is the outcome ? 8. What is your opinion of this film ? The Odyssey People and Places PEOPLE: Aeolus – a mortal whom Zeus a has appointed keeper of the winds. Agamemnon – King of Mycenae and leader of the expedition to Troy Antinous – the leader of the suitors. He is cruel, greedy and always tries to justify his evil bevavior. Anticleia – mother of Odysseus Athena – daughter of Zeus, goddess of wisdom who favors Odysseus Calypso – the sea nymph who keeps Odysseus captive for nine years, offers him immortality. Circe – the enchantress who transforms the crew of Odysseus into swine and other animals. She takes Odysseus as a lover and helps him with advice and supplies on his voyage home. Hermes – son of Zeus, ambassador of the gods, also known as the messenger god. Odysseus – King of Ithaca, husband of Penelope, father of Telamachus. He is the first of the Greek epic heroes to known for his brain as well as his muscle. Penelope – Wife of Odysseus. She is serious and industrious, a perfect wife and mother Polyphemus – a one-eyed Cyclops who held Odysseus and his men captive in his cave. Poseidon – younger brother of Zeus, god of the sea and earthquakes, father of Polyphemus, holds a grudge against Odysseus. Scylla – a sea monster with six heads whom Odysseus and his crew must pass during their voyage. Sirens – two beautiful maidens who dwell in a flowery meadow on an island. They tempt passing mariners to their deaths by their song. Telamachus – son of Odysseus and Penelope. PLACE: Aeaea – the island home of the enchantress Circe Aeolia – an island home of Aeolus, king of the winds. Capri – home of the Sirens Hades – the land of the dead Ithaca – island kingdom of Odysseus Troy – Kingdom that was destroyed by the Greeks in the Trojan War.