Which feat did Odysseus perform alone and survive?

• A. Descending to Hades and safely returning
• B. Defeating the Hydra
• C. Slaying the Minotaur
• D. Building the city of Rome

Answer: (A)

A key idea here is recognizing a solo, survivable feat in Odysseus’ adventures. In the Odyssey, he travels to the Underworld to speak with the dead and seek guidance, and he does this alone, leaving his crew on the ship. He enters Hades by himself, confronts the dangers of the spirit world, and then returns to the living to continue his journey home. This rare, solitary voyage—and his successful return—is what makes it the correct choice. The other feats belong to different myths: the Hydra is a labor of Heracles, the Minotaur was slain by Theseus, and the founding of Rome is attributed to Romulus and Remus, not Odysseus.