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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Book 1, who seeks to punish Odysseus interminably?
(a) Hermes.
(b) Poseidon.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Athene.

2. In addition to offering advice, what else does Mentes from Taphos give to Telemachus?
(a) He brings a warning to the suitors.
(b) He gives a prophecy of the gods.
(c) He gives word of Odysseus.
(d) He brings lavish presents.

3. What does Mentes tell Telemachus in Book 1 that he must do?
(a) Make Penelope decide about marriage.
(b) Go on a quest.
(c) All answers are correct.
(d) Thrust the suitors from the house.

4. When captured by Menelaus, who had been stuck for 20 days, what did this being reveal to him to get his freedom?
(a) Menelaus is told how to get vengeance for his brother.
(b) Menelaus is told how to get home and acquire more treasure.
(c) Menelaus is told how to get Helen back.
(d) Menelaus is told how to get home, as well as the fate of three of his friends.

5. Why were Menelaus and his ships stuck for 20 days?
(a) He failed to make a proper sacrifice.
(b) He wanted to acquire more treasure.
(c) No winds stirred.
(d) He was disoriented.

Short Answer Questions

1. In order to tell Telemachus of Odysseus' fate, where does Menelaus' tale begin?

2. What is the purpose of Telemachus' quest?

3. Who killed Aegisthus for the murder of Agamemnon?

4. Who gets Telemachus' supplies of wine and barley for his quest?

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

(see the answer key)

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