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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many men does Odysseus lose to the Cyclops?
(a) 4.
(b) 6.
(c) 8.
(d) 2.

2. In Book 7, why does Athena cloak Odysseus in clouds on his walk to the palace?
(a) Phaecians don't like strangers.
(b) Phaecians are so friendly that he might be offered hospitality before he reaches Alcinous' palace.
(c) She doesn't want her uncle, Poseidon, to see that Odysseus has landed safely.
(d) She doesn't want Odysseus to get distracted.

3. Helen and Menelaus tell tales of Odysseus' exploits in Troy. What story does Menelaus tell?
(a) Menelaus gives Odysseus credit for keeping the men still and quiet inside the horse.
(b) Menelaus gives Odysseus credit forbuilding the horse so they wouldn't be detected.
(c) Menelaus gives Odysseus credit for contriving of the horse
(d) Menelaus gives Odysseus credit for gaining access and intelligence of Troy in the first place.

4. How does Penelope keep from marrying one of the suitors?
(a) She uses sickness and excuses.
(b) She practices prophecy and witchcraft.
(c) She employs piety and sacrifice.
(d) She uses cunning and craft.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Floating with the aid of Ino and safe from Poseidon in Book 5, how does Odysseus make it to dry land when he first sees it?

2. What does Telemachus seek from the assembly above all?

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

4. How many times has the meeting of the assembly occurred since Odysseus left?

5. During this assembly, who does Antinous blame for Telemachus' problem?

(see the answer key)

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