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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what state do the Nausicaa's women, who are playing a game while waiting for the clothes to dry, find the sheltering Odysseus?
(a) He is wearing the clothes that Calypso gave him, but they're a little ragged.
(b) He is wearing Ino's veil.
(c) He is completely naked.
(d) He is covered in the sail from his raft.

2. What is Nausicaa's greatest concern for the trip back to her father's house from the river?
(a) She's worried that Odysseus will act immodestly, causing her shame.
(b) She's worried that Odysseus isn't strong enough to make it.
(c) She's worried about her reputation.
(d) She's worried that Odysseus will get lost.

3. According to Nausicaa, to whom should Odysseus first appeal when he gets to the court in Book 6?
(a) Nausicaa's mother.
(b) Nausicaa's oldest brother.
(c) Nausicaa's father.
(d) One of the servants.

4. How does Eurylochus convince Odysseus to land on Thrinacia?
(a) Odysseus is out of touch with his crew.
(b) They might not see land for days.
(c) Odysseus is reckless and has lost a lot of crew. They don't trust what he says.
(d) His men are tired and hungry. They need a break from the sea.

5. What is special about the cattle and flocks of the Sun?
(a) They never die or have young.
(b) They are used for special feasts of the gods.
(c) They are tended by the gods themselves.
(d) They are there for the wanderer to use.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does Odysseus pray while in the meadow awaiting the appropriate time to arrive at the palace in Book 6?

2. How do the suitors view the fight between the two beggars in Book 18?

3. Why does Nausicaa go to the river in Book 6?

4. Why, despite taking an oath, does Odysseus' crew slay some cattle of the Sun?

5. By what type of people did the Phaecians once live?

(see the answer key)

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