- 1. Who is credited with writing the epic poem 'The Iliad'?
A) Homer
B) Virgil
C) Ovid
D) Sophocles
- 2. Who is known for interpreting Homer's works through his dialogues, such as 'The Republic'?
A) Plato
B) Aristotle
C) Herodotus
D) Thucydides
- 3. What type of poetry are the works of Homer typically classified as?
A) Haiku poetry
B) Epic poetry
C) Lyric poetry
D) Satirical poetry
- 4. Who was the Greek goddess associated with epic poetry and credited with inspiring Homer?
A) Hestia
B) Calliope
C) Athena
D) Aphrodite
- 5. In 'The Odyssey', what does Odysseus struggle to return to after the Trojan War?
A) Ithaca
B) Sparta
C) Thebes
D) Athens
- 6. What is the name of the hero in Homer's 'The Iliad' who is known for his exceptional bravery and skill in battle?
A) Achilles
B) Odysseus
C) Agamemnon
D) Hector
- 7. Which ancient Greek philosopher is known for debating the nature of Homer's works and their reliability in 'Rhetoric'?
A) Thucydides
B) Aristotle
C) Plato
D) Socrates
- 8. Homer's works were originally passed down orally. What is the term for this tradition of passing down stories through speech?
A) Papyrus transmission
B) Scribe legacy
C) Written heritage
D) Oral tradition
- 9. What is the term for a long narrative poem that typically involves heroic deeds and significant events?
A) Epic
B) Ode
C) Limerick
D) Ballad
- 10. Who is considered the father of Western literature and greatly influenced by Homer's works?
A) Sophocles
B) Ovid
C) Virgil
D) Sappho
- 11. In what city is Homer believed to have been born?
A) Smyrna
B) Corinth
C) Athens
D) Sparta
- 12. Which famous literary works are attributed to Homer?
A) The Republic and Nicomachean Ethics
B) Iliad and Odyssey
C) Divine Comedy and Paradise Lost
D) Aeneid and Metamorphoses
- 13. What language did Homer write in?
A) Latin
B) Ancient Greek
C) Archaic Persian
D) Sanskrit
- 14. In the Odyssey, who is the main character on a journey back home?
A) Agamemnon
B) Odysseus
C) Hector
D) Achilles
- 15. Which other culture was heavily influenced by Homer's works in later centuries?
A) Aztec
B) Chinese
C) Egyptian
D) Roman
- 16. How many books make up Homer's Iliad?
A) 50
B) 24
C) 36
D) 12
- 17. Who is the leading female character in the Odyssey?
A) Circe
B) Athena
C) Penelope
D) Helen
- 18. What is the name of Odysseus's faithful dog in the Odyssey?
A) Fenrir
B) Argos
C) Cerberus
D) Anubis
- 19. In what historical context do Homer's works take place?
A) Classical Athens
B) Hellenistic Period
C) Roman Empire
D) The Mycenaean Age
- 20. Which epic poem follows the perilous journey of Odysseus to return home after the Trojan War?
A) Paradise Lost
B) Aeneid
C) Odyssey
D) Divine Comedy
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