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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Nestor, who wanted the Achaeans to suffer on the way home from Troy?
(a) Poseidon.
(b) Zeus.
(c) Athene.
(d) Kronos.

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

3. Athene instructs Nestor to help Telemachus on the next leg of his journey. What does he supply?
(a) Nestor gives Telemachus treasure, a map 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 horses and one of his sons.

4. What form does Athena take to guide Odysseus to Alcinous' palace?
(a) A blind old man.
(b) A young page.
(c) A servant of the house.
(d) A young girl.

5. Who reads the sign given while Telemachus calls upon Zeus in Book 2?
(a) Halitherses.
(b) Mentor.
(c) Eurymachus.
(d) Aegyptius.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Book 6, what instructions does Nausicaa give her maids regarding Odysseus?

3. Who helps Telemachus procure a ship and crew to begin his quest?

4. According to Book 4, who did Menelaus capture?

5. What does Menelaus first reveal regarding Odysseus when Telemachus tells Menelaus who he is and the purpose of his visit?

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