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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What makes Irus nervous about his fight with Odysseus the beggar?
(a) The old man has muscular thighs.
(b) Irus sees his muscular chest.
(c) The suitors have threatened to drag him out by his feet if he loses.
(d) Athene sends a cold wind to give him a chill.

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

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

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

5. 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 supplies and a guide.
(c) Nestor gives Telemachus horses and one of his sons.
(d) Nestor gives Telemachus another ship and one of his sons.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book 11, who is first to visit Odysseus from the dead?

2. Why does Telemachus take Theoclymenus on his ship home?

3. Penelope learns about the suitors' plan for Telemachus from a page, but what does she learn from her sister's phantom?

4. Why does Odysseus have to go to Hades in Book 10?

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

(see the answer key)

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