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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Athene instructs Nestor to help Telemachus on the next leg of his journey. What does he supply?
(a) Nestor gives Telemachus supplies and a guide.
(b) Nestor gives Telemachus another ship and one of his sons.
(c) Nestor gives Telemachus horses and one of his sons.
(d) Nestor gives Telemachus treasure, a map and one of his sons.

2. According to Book 4, who did Menelaus capture?
(a) Poseidon.
(b) Eidothea.
(c) Proteus.
(d) Athena.

3. What does Menelaus first reveal regarding Odysseus when Telemachus tells Menelaus who he is and the purpose of his visit?
(a) Odysseus is not worth anyone's tears.
(b) Odysseus' problems are his own.
(c) Telemachus looks nothing like his father.
(d) He would have given Odysseus a city upon his return from Troy.

4. How does Penelope keep from marrying one of the suitors?
(a) She employs piety and sacrifice.
(b) She uses sickness and excuses.
(c) She practices prophecy and witchcraft.
(d) She uses cunning and craft.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who reads the sign given while Telemachus calls upon Zeus in Book 2?

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

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

4. When does the magic cloud disperse from Odysseus?

5. According to Halitherses in Book 2, how long will Odysseus be gone before he returns to his friends and family?

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