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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Menelaus give to Telemachus when Telemachus politely refuses his other gifts?
(a) A polished car.
(b) A goodly cup.
(c) Soldiers with which to vanquish the suitors.
(d) A well-wrought silver bowl.

2. What sign is witnessed by the entire assembly when Telemachus calls upon Zeus for justice in Book 2?
(a) Two eagles fly overhead.
(b) Lightning strikes a tree.
(c) Flames burst out in the center of the meeting.
(d) A woman screams and wails.

3. What does Telemachus seek from the assembly above all?
(a) Supplies.
(b) Justice.
(c) Advice.
(d) Help.

4. What is Nausicaa's greatest concern for the trip back to her father's house from the river?
(a) She's worried that Odysseus will act immodestly, causing her shame.
(b) She's worried about her reputation.
(c) She's worried that Odysseus will get lost.
(d) She's worried that Odysseus isn't strong enough to make it.

5. In Book 3, Nestor pledges to sacrifice a gold-tipped _______________ in Athene's honor.
(a) Heifer.
(b) Bull.
(c) Osprey.
(d) Spear.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does the magic cloud disperse from Odysseus?

2. How does Penelope keep from marrying one of the suitors?

3. How long have the suitors been coming to Odysseus' home?

4. How does Athene reveal herself to the men gathered at Nestor's palace?

5. Penelope learns about the suitors' plan for Telemachus from a page, but what does she learn from her sister's phantom?

(see the answer key)

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