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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Book 6, what instructions does Nausicaa give her maids regarding Odysseus?
(a) They are to keep away from this stranger.
(b) They are to run to get the men for protection.
(c) They are to wash his clothes too.
(d) They are to give him food and drink and bathe him.

2. Why did Odysseus and Ajax fight?
(a) It was a sporting contest.
(b) It was contest to win Achilles' armor.
(c) It was for the gods' amusement.
(d) It was for honor after they insulted each other.

3. What is Nestor doing when Telemachus arrives in Pylos?
(a) He is holding a feast in honor of Athene.
(b) He is holding a feast in honor of Hermes.
(c) He is holding a feast in honor of Poseidon.
(d) He is holding a feast in honor of Zeus.

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

5. Which of his six remaining sons does Nestor send with Telemachus in Book 3?
(a) Thrasymedes.
(b) Arteus.
(c) Perseus.
(d) Peisistratus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Athene instructs Nestor to help Telemachus on the next leg of his journey. What does he supply?

2. Who went disguised as a page in Book 8 throughout the town, encouraging people to hear about the stranger?

3. What is unique about Demodocus the bard?

4. Where did Nestor last see Odysseus?

5. In what state do the Nausicaa's women, who are playing a game while waiting for the clothes to dry, find the sheltering Odysseus?

(see the answer key)

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