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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What color yarn does Nausicaa's mother spin?
(a) Meadow green.
(b) Sun-drenched gold.
(c) Sky blue.
(d) Sea purple.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is unique about Demodocus the bard?

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

4. How many youths are chosen for the black ship that Alcinous will provide Odysseus?

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

(see the answer key)

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