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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Eumaeus describe the suitors actions?
(a) Ignorant.
(b) Selfish.
(c) Lawless.
(d) Immature.

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

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

4. Why does Nausicaa go to the river in Book 6?
(a) She needs to do the wash for her family.
(b) She needs to bathe.
(c) She wants to find a husband.
(d) She wants to enjoy the day with her maids, playing ball.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Book 11, who is first to visit Odysseus from the dead?

3. Why was Menelaus late returning from Troy?

4. Who led the group which wanted to leave Troy immediately after the war?

5. What is the subject of Demodocus' first song at Alcinous' feast in Book 8?

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