Homer

Sing, muses, of the greatest epic poet who ever lived! Take the Homer quiz from eNotes to find out what you know about this famed Greek poet. Contains ten questions about the ancient author of...

Condensing the epic Iliad to ten essential questions, eNotes' Iliad Overview Quiz covers questions on plot, characters (mortal and immortal), and important battles to help you in your review of...

The Muse has been called upon to tell the story of the great Odysseus who, at the beginning of the tale, is imprisoned far away from his kingdom in Ithaca. In his absence, a great many suitors are...

Book 2 centers on Odysseus's son, Telemachus and his plans to outwit the smarmy suitors. Be sure you understand Telemachus's strategies and more by taking this quiz over Book 2 of The Odyssey from...

Telemachus's ship has come to port in Pylus, where he and the still-disguised Athene are greeted by the wise Nestor, an aged Greek counselor. Be sure you recall what transpires between Telemachus...

Telemachus arrives in Sparta, where he is greeted by Menelaus, who is about to host a special party. What does Menelaus have to say to Odysseus's son? Be sure you recall the exchange between the...

Odysseus is finally freed from Calypso's island and one of the gods is not happy at all about this development. Be sure you recall the details of Odysseus's escape and more by taking this quiz over...

Odysseus is in Scheria, where he is being hosted by the Phaeacean King Alcinoös. While Odysseus slumbers, Alcinoös's daughter, Princess Nausikaa, is visited by Athene in a dream. What does Athene...

Odysseus, with the magical help of Athene, arrives in disguise at Alcinoös's palace, and is treated as an honored guest. What happens during the feast? Be sure you recall what Alcinoös offers the...

Alcinoös commands that a grand feast be held to honor Odysseus. After the wining and dining, Alcinoös calls for an athletic competition. What happens when Odysseus is cajoled into participating? Be...

In this section, Odysseus is regaling the Phaeaceans with tales of his travails around the world and especially his battle with the horrible Cyclops. Be sure you recall the details of the battles...

King Aeolus has given Odysseus a gift. What has Odysseus received, where does the gift take him, and what dangers await? Be sure you recall these details and more by taking this quiz over Book 10...

Odysseus and his crew have arrived at the edge of Hades where, according to Circe's instructions, they call forth the spirits of the dead. Be sure you recall who speaks to Odysseus and more by...

Terrible monsters and challenges await Odysseus and his crew in Book 12, including resisting the Sirens and escaping Scylla and Charybdis. Be sure you recall the details of these challenges and...

Athene has a plan for Odysseus as he returns to Ithaca. What happens and why when the hero returns to his hometown? Be sure you recall these details and more by taking the quiz over Book 13 of The...

Odysseus has returned to Ithaca, where he meets the loyal swineherd, Eumaeus. Be sure you recall how Eumaeus reacts to the disguised Odysseus, what information Eumaues imparts and more by taking...

Signs and portents abound in this section of our hero's epic journey. Be sure you understand the predictions and outcomes by taking this quiz over Book 15 of The Odyssey from eNotes.

Did you follow Odysseus on his epic journey home from Troy? Take book-by-book Odyssey quizzes from eNotes to see how much you know about the Ithacan King's wanderings. Continue with The Odyssey...

After his long absence, Odysseus has finally returned home. But he is greeted by only one friend. Do you recall who this friend is and why he alone recognizes the hero? Be sure you recall this...

A stranger has arrived at Odysseus's home and challenges the disguised king. Meanwhile, Athene has bewitched Penelope, which enchants the greedy suitors. Be sure you recall what happens in this...

Odysseus and Telemachus return to Ithaca, where several people are tested for their loyalty. Be sure you recall who passes and who fails the tests and more by taking this quiz over Book 19 of The...

Loyalties are tested and the unwelcome house guests are afflicted by an odd malady in this fast-moving section. Be sure you understand what has befallen the fickle servants as well as the...

Telemachus challenges the smarmy suitors to a task in Book 21. What happens with his father's bow and what is the outcome of the challenge? Be sure you recall these details and more by taking this...

Finally, the time has come for Odysseus to reveal his true identity. A battle with the suitors soon ensues. Be sure you recall the details of the battle to vanquish the usurpers and more by taking...

Eurycleia has exciting news for Penelope. What does she tell her mistress and how does Penelope respond? Be sure you recall these details and more by taking this quiz over Book 23 of The Odyssey...

Now deceased, the suitors are escorted to the gates of Hades. Meanwhile, Odysseus and Telemachus go to visit Odysseus's father, Laertes. Be sure you recall what happens in both the underworld,...

Follow one of literature's first bad boys as he battles monsters, becomes imprisoned, finally makes it home and kicks some butt by taking the eNotes quiz about The Odyssey by Homer.