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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Nestor last see Odysseus?
(a) Psyria.
(b) Troy.
(c) Tendos.
(d) Egypt.

2. Where does Telemachus stay when Nestor's feast is over?
(a) With his men aboard the ship.
(b) In the woods near Nestor's house.
(c) Beneath the portico at Nestor's house.
(d) In Nestor's garden.

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

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 that Odysseus isn't strong enough to make it.
(c) She's worried that Odysseus will get lost.
(d) She's worried about her reputation.

5. According to Halitherses in Book 2, how long will Odysseus be gone before he returns to his friends and family?
(a) Eighteen years.
(b) Seven years.
(c) Twenty years.
(d) Ten years.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In Book 7, why does Athena cloak Odysseus in clouds on his walk to the palace?

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

5. What sign is witnessed by the entire assembly when Telemachus calls upon Zeus for justice in Book 2?

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