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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What gift does Menelaus give to Telemachus as they part company in Book 15?
(a) A tapestry woven by Athena.
(b) A well-wrought bowl made by Hephaestus.
(c) A cauldron used by the oracles.
(d) A pair of mules.

2. Having left Ogygia and survived Poseidon's attack, what is Odysseus' new problem, now that he spots land?
(a) There is no safe harbor.
(b) The coast is a bluff and jagged reefs.
(c) All answers are correct.
(d) The sea is deep as it ends abruptly on the steep bluff.

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

4. Why does Telemachus take Theoclymenus on his ship home?
(a) Theoclymenus is fleeing from punishment.
(b) Athena tells him to take the murderer.
(c) Telemachus realizes he needs all the allies he can get in Ithaca.
(d) Theoclymenus pays him.

5. What does Ino give Odysseus to save his life when he loses his raft to Poseidon?
(a) A raft.
(b) A ride on dolphins.
(c) A magic sail.
(d) A veil.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why, despite taking an oath, does Odysseus' crew slay some cattle of the Sun?

2. Why does Odysseus the beggar say he wants the bow after the suitors have all tried to use it?

3. In addition to Odysseus and Penelope, who knew the secret of the bed?

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

5. Who tells Telemachus that it's time for him to behave like a man, not a child?

(see the answer key)

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