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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Odysseus appear after his bath in Book 6?
(a) Athena made him look taller and stouter.
(b) Athena made him look younger.
(c) Athena made him look like a hero.
(d) Athena made him look natural.

2. When does the magic cloud disperse from Odysseus?
(a) When he enters the castle.
(b) When he throws his arms around Arete's knees.
(c) Before he gets to the castle.
(d) While he stares at the abundant garden.

3. Penelope learns about the suitors' plan for Telemachus from a page, but what does she learn from her sister's phantom?
(a) Telemachus is guided by Athene.
(b) Telemachus is bringing an army.
(c) Telemachus isn't coming back.
(d) Telemachus is wise beyond his years.

4. Once Ino gives Odysseus help to survive Poseidon assault on the open sea, how many more days does Odysseus drift until he sees land?
(a) Three days.
(b) Two days.
(c) Five days.
(d) Four days.

5. What does Telemachus seek from the assembly above all?
(a) Supplies.
(b) Help.
(c) Advice.
(d) Justice.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book 4, Helen and Menelaus tell tales of Odysseus' exploits in Troy. What story does Helen tell?

2. What color yarn does Nausicaa's mother spin?

3. Helen and Menelaus tell tales of Odysseus' exploits in Troy. What story does Menelaus tell?

4. What does Menelaus first reveal regarding Odysseus when Telemachus tells Menelaus who he is and the purpose of his visit?

5. What gift does Helen give to Telemachus as he is preparing to leave Lacedaemon?

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