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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In whose grove of poplar trees is Odysseus told to wait before approaching the palace in Book 6?
(a) Poseidon.
(b) Athene.
(c) Aphrodite.
(d) Zeus.

2. Why does Odysseus the beggar say he wants the bow after the suitors have all tried to use it?
(a) He wants to try for the lady.
(b) He wants to prove himself worthy of their mercy.
(c) He wants to see how much strength he has left.
(d) He wants the suitors to warm it up for him.

3. How does Eumaeus describe the suitors actions?
(a) Lawless.
(b) Selfish.
(c) Immature.
(d) Ignorant.

4. What does Circe turn Odysseus' crew into in Book 10?
(a) Pigs.
(b) Wolves.
(c) Deer.
(d) Lions.

5. Where does Calypso find Odysseus to tell him the news of his ordered release in Book 5?
(a) He's in her grotto asleep.
(b) He's swimming.
(c) He's crying on the beach.
(d) He's out in the forest building a hut.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Book 13, what else does Alcinous decide to give Odysseus once his tale is over?

2. How did Odysseus anger the god(dess) who seeks to punish him in Book 1?

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

4. Who interrupts Phemius' sad song of the Achaeans in Book 1?

5. Why does Athena speak to Nausicaa in her dreams?

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