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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Teiresias' shade, what will help Odysseus and his crew make it home safely?
(a) They need to stay and question more spirits.
(b) They need to leave the cattle of the sun unharmed when they land on his island.
(c) They need to sacrifice one of sun's cattle to appease Poseidon.
(d) They need to make a trip to Olympus.

2. What is unique about Demodocus the bard?
(a) He is completely deaf.
(b) He can play a tune he's heard only once.
(c) He is a son of a Muse.
(d) He is blind but gifted with delightful song.

3. Who went disguised as a page in Book 8 throughout the town, encouraging people to hear about the stranger?
(a) Alcinous.
(b) Athene.
(c) Pontonous.
(d) Odysseus.

4. By what type of people did the Phaecians once live?
(a) Cyclops.
(b) Giants.
(c) Barbarians.
(d) Pirates.

5. Why doesn't Eumaeus want the old man to tell him tales of his master?
(a) Many travelers will tell tales for food and clothing.
(b) It doesn't look like he has the means to travel.
(c) He's convinced Odysseus is dead.
(d) He's been told not to speak Odysseus' name.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the first spirit to visit Odysseus in Hades ask him to do?

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

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

4. In which contest in Book 8 does Odysseus first outstrip all others?

5. What is Nausicaa's greatest concern for the trip back to her father's house from the river?

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