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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Nausicaa's greatest concern for the trip back to her father's house from the river?
(a) She's worried that Odysseus will act immodestly, causing her shame.
(b) She's worried that Odysseus will get lost.
(c) She's worried about her reputation.
(d) She's worried that Odysseus isn't strong enough to make it.

2. Why, despite taking an oath, does Odysseus' crew slay some cattle of the Sun?
(a) They're bored.
(b) They've run out of food.
(c) They don't care about the warning Odysseus issued.
(d) Eurylochus says that Odysseus is keeping the cattle for himself.

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

4. According to Circe, how should Odysseus get past the Sirens while listening to their song?
(a) He should be fine without any precautions.
(b) He just shouldn't listen to their song.
(c) He should be bound to the mast.
(d) He should be taken below deck.

5. What color yarn does Nausicaa's mother spin?
(a) Sky blue.
(b) Sea purple.
(c) Sun-drenched gold.
(d) Meadow green.

Short Answer Questions

1. What advice does Circe give Odysseus regarding Scylla and Charybdis?

2. Which suitor has a "bad feeling" after Odysseus the beggar tries to warn him of impending danger in Book 18?

3. According to Nausicaa, to whom should Odysseus first appeal when he gets to the court in Book 6?

4. According to Penelope, when did Odysseus say it was acceptable for her to remarry?

5. How did Odysseus appear after his bath in Book 6?

(see the answer key)

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