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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what state do the Nausicaa's women, who are playing a game while waiting for the clothes to dry, find the sheltering Odysseus?
(a) He is completely naked.
(b) He is wearing the clothes that Calypso gave him, but they're a little ragged.
(c) He is covered in the sail from his raft.
(d) He is wearing Ino's veil.

2. 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 get lost.
(b) She's worried about her reputation.
(c) She's worried that Odysseus isn't strong enough to make it.
(d) She's worried that Odysseus will act immodestly, causing her shame.

3. To which goddess does Odysseus compare Nausicaa in Book 6?
(a) Aphrodite.
(b) Athena.
(c) Calypso.
(d) Artemis.

4. Why does Athena speak to Nausicaa in her dreams?
(a) She wants others to know that Nausicaa has a connection with the immortals.
(b) She wants Nausicaa to discover Odysseus.
(c) She wants Nausicaa to prepare for her upcoming marriage.
(d) She wants to tell Nausicaa that she hasn't been a good daughter or sister since she hasn't washed the clothes.

5. According to Nausicaa, to whom should Odysseus first appeal when he gets to the court in Book 6?
(a) Nausicaa's father.
(b) Nausicaa's oldest brother.
(c) One of the servants.
(d) Nausicaa's mother.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In whose grove of poplar trees is Odysseus told to wait before approaching the palace in Book 6?

4. What caused Telemachus to disband the feast after the fight of Irus and Odysseus the beggar?

5. By what type of people did the Phaecians once live?

(see the answer key)

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