Homer

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...

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.

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...