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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Nausicaa go to the river in Book 6?
(a) She needs to bathe.
(b) She needs to do the wash for her family.
(c) She wants to find a husband.
(d) She wants to enjoy the day with her maids, playing ball.

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

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

4. How do the suitors view the fight between the two beggars in Book 18?
(a) They think the beggars show their worth behaving in such a manner.
(b) They don't really care about the fight.
(c) They think the beggars are disgusting, but they can't stop watching it.
(d) They think it is the best entertainment that they've had.

5. How does Eurylochus convince Odysseus to land on Thrinacia?
(a) Odysseus is out of touch with his crew.
(b) Odysseus is reckless and has lost a lot of crew. They don't trust what he says.
(c) His men are tired and hungry. They need a break from the sea.
(d) They might not see land for days.

Short Answer Questions

1. What advice does Circe give Odysseus regarding Scylla and Charybdis?

2. How long do Odysseus and his men stay with Circe in Book 10?

3. Who led the group which wanted to leave Troy immediately after the war?

4. What caused Telemachus to disband the feast after the fight of Irus and Odysseus the beggar?

5. Why was Menelaus late returning from Troy?

(see the answer key)

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