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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Odysseus at the beginning of the poem?
(a) Ogygia.
(b) Ithaca.
(c) Pylos.
(d) Taphos.

2. 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 gaining access and intelligence of Troy in the first place.
(d) Menelaus gives Odysseus credit for contriving of the horse

3. What does Aeolus give Odysseus in Book 10?
(a) A warning.
(b) A talent of gold.
(c) A nine year ox.
(d) A sack holding the winds.

4. What is happening in Lacedaemon when Telemachus arrives?
(a) Menelaus and his household are holding a feast in honor of the gods.
(b) Menelaus is holding a funeral rite for his brother.
(c) Menelaus is celebrating a double marriage.
(d) Menelaus is celebrating the marriage of his daughter.

5. As Odysseus and his men push away from the Cyclops island, what does Odysseus do?
(a) He spurs his crew to go faster.
(b) He taunts Polyphemus.
(c) He prays to the gods for deliverance.
(d) He mourns the loss of his crewmen.

6. How does Athene reveal herself to the men gathered at Nestor's palace?
(a) She transforms into a horse before their eyes.
(b) She transforms into mist before their eyes.
(c) She transforms into a heifer before their eyes.
(d) She transforms into an osprey before their eyes.

7. In Chapter 12, with his ship destroyed, Odysseus drifts until he reaches _____________.
(a) Ogygia.
(b) Aeaea.
(c) Hades.
(d) Scheria.

8. Where is Poseidon coming from when he sees Odysseus on his raft in Book 5?
(a) Mt. Olympus.
(b) Egypt.
(c) Libya.
(d) Ethiopia.

9. Telemachus is overrun with ________, who sponge off of him and his estate, making no amends.
(a) Sailors.
(b) Relatives.
(c) Soldiers.
(d) Suitors.

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

11. During this assembly, who does Antinous blame for Telemachus' problem?
(a) Telemachus.
(b) Penelope.
(c) The gods.
(d) Odysseus.

12. Why doesn't Aeolus help Odysseus again?
(a) Odysseus's crew is disobedient.
(b) Odysseus squandered his gift.
(c) Odysseus is destested by the immortals.
(d) Aeolus cannot give the same gift twice.

13. How many days does it take Odysseus to make his preparations and finally leave Ogygia?
(a) Four days.
(b) Three days.
(c) Five days.
(d) Six days.

14. How did Odysseus anger the god(dess) who seeks to punish him in Book 1?
(a) He slaughtered some horses.
(b) He failed to make a proper sacrifice.
(c) He killed his own crew.
(d) He poked a cyclops' eye out.

15. Odysseus and his men have just landed on an island after the lotus-eaters. Why does Odysseus leave this place the next morning?
(a) He wants to please Zeus since they've angered him.
(b) He wants to investigate another island from which smoke can be seen.
(c) He wants to gather more treasure.
(d) He wants to hurry home because he has a bad feeling.

Short Answer Questions

1. What skill are Phaecian men skilled beyond others?

2. In Book 5, who orders Odysseus' release from Calypso?

3. Calypso gives Odysseus many things to help him on his way including supplies for making his ship, provisions for his journey, and a(n) _____________.

4. According to Book 4, who did Menelaus capture?

5. Who killed Aegisthus for the murder of Agamemnon?

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