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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who speaks up in Book 7 to ask that Odysseus be given a seat in the court of Alcinous since he has come as a supplicant?
(a) Alcinous.
(b) Echeneus.
(c) Laodamas.
(d) Arete.

2. Why were Menelaus and his ships stuck for 20 days?
(a) He was disoriented.
(b) He wanted to acquire more treasure.
(c) No winds stirred.
(d) He failed to make a proper sacrifice.

3. 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 get lost.
(b) She's worried that Odysseus isn't strong enough to make it.
(c) She's worried that Odysseus will act immodestly, causing her shame.
(d) She's worried about her reputation.

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

5. Who first notices Odysseus' clothes in Alcinous' house?
(a) Nausicaa.
(b) Laodamas.
(c) Alcinous.
(d) Arete.

Short Answer Questions

1. In order to tell Telemachus of Odysseus' fate, where does Menelaus' tale begin?

2. Why does Nausicaa go to the river in Book 6?

3. Where does Telemachus stay when Nestor's feast is over?

4. To which goddess does Odysseus compare Nausicaa in Book 6?

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

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