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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Odysseus and Ajax fight?
(a) It was for the gods' amusement.
(b) It was for honor after they insulted each other.
(c) It was contest to win Achilles' armor.
(d) It was a sporting contest.

2. Why was Menelaus late returning from Troy?
(a) They were pirating.
(b) All of the answers are correct.
(c) They endured rough seas and wind.
(d) His pilot died.

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

4. In Book 11, who is first to visit Odysseus from the dead?
(a) Elpenor.
(b) Anticleia.
(c) Persephone.
(d) Teiresias.

5. Athene instructs Nestor to help Telemachus on the next leg of his journey. What does he supply?
(a) Nestor gives Telemachus another ship and one of his sons.
(b) Nestor gives Telemachus treasure, a map and one of his sons.
(c) Nestor gives Telemachus supplies and a guide.
(d) Nestor gives Telemachus horses and one of his sons.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who went disguised as a page in Book 8 throughout the town, encouraging people to hear about the stranger?

2. According to Teiresias' shade, what will help Odysseus and his crew make it home safely?

3. What is Nestor doing when Telemachus arrives in Pylos?

4. According to Nestor, who wanted the Achaeans to suffer on the way home from Troy?

5. What is unique about Demodocus the bard?

(see the answer key)

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