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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which suitor scorns Odysseus the beggar at the second feast which he attends, in Book 20?
(a) Ctesippus.
(b) Antinous.
(c) Eurymachus.
(d) Amphinimous.

2. What is Nausicaa's greatest concern for the trip back to her father's house from the river?
(a) She's worried about her reputation.
(b) She's worried that Odysseus will act immodestly, causing her shame.
(c) She's worried that Odysseus will get lost.
(d) She's worried that Odysseus isn't strong enough to make it.

3. What caused Telemachus to disband the feast after the fight of Irus and Odysseus the beggar?
(a) Eurymachus abused a servant.
(b) The food has run out for the evening.
(c) Eurymachus throws a stool at Odysseus the beggar.
(d) The suitors started fighting among themselves.

4. What does Odysseus receive from the thirteen kings of Phaecia?
(a) A chest of gold each, and a well-wrought libations cup.
(b) A chest of gold and a chest of silver.
(c) A slave and a chest of gold.
(d) A spotless robe and tunic and a talent of gold.

5. To which goddess does Odysseus compare Nausicaa in Book 6?
(a) Calypso.
(b) Athena.
(c) Aphrodite.
(d) Artemis.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Aeolus help Odysseus again?

2. What is the name Odysseus the beggar gives as his own in Book 19?

3. As a result of the meeting of the assembly in Book 2, what do the suitors decide to do?

4. Why did Odysseus and Ajax fight?

5. According to Teiresias' shade, what will help Odysseus and his crew make it home safely?

(see the answer key)

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