View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Odysseus receive from the thirteen kings of Phaecia?
(a) A slave and a chest of gold.
(b) A spotless robe and tunic and a talent of gold.
(c) A chest of gold and a chest of silver.
(d) A chest of gold each, and a well-wrought libations cup.

2. How many youths are chosen for the black ship that Alcinous will provide Odysseus?
(a) 22.
(b) 42.
(c) 52.
(d) 50.

3. To whom does Odysseus pray while in the meadow awaiting the appropriate time to arrive at the palace in Book 6?
(a) Apollo.
(b) Poseidon.
(c) Athene.
(d) Zeus.

4. In Book 6, what instructions does Nausicaa give her maids regarding Odysseus?
(a) They are to wash his clothes too.
(b) They are to keep away from this stranger.
(c) They are to run to get the men for protection.
(d) They are to give him food and drink and bathe him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What color yarn does Nausicaa's mother spin?

2. Who killed Aegisthus for the murder of Agamemnon?

3. How does Eumaeus describe the suitors actions?

4. What does Nestor tell Telemachus about his relationship with Odysseus?

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

(see the answer key)

This section contains 311 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample