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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 20.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. How does Athene reveal herself to the men gathered at Nestor's palace?
(a) She transforms into mist before their eyes.
(b) She transforms into an osprey before their eyes.
(c) She transforms into a heifer before their eyes.
(d) She transforms into a horse before their eyes.
2. In Book 7, why does Athena cloak Odysseus in clouds on his walk to the palace?
(a) Phaecians are so friendly that he might be offered hospitality before he reaches Alcinous' palace.
(b) She doesn't want her uncle, Poseidon, to see that Odysseus has landed safely.
(c) She doesn't want Odysseus to get distracted.
(d) Phaecians don't like strangers.
3. In Book 4, Helen and Menelaus tell tales of Odysseus' exploits in Troy. What story does Helen tell?
(a) The day Odysseus got into the city in a beggar's disguise without suspicion.
(b) The day Odysseus built the Trojan horse.
(c) The day Odysseus brought her from Priam's house.
(d) The day Odysseus took her maid as a hostage to flee Troy.
4. How is Odysseus, the old stranger, received by the swineherd in Book 14?
(a) With suspicion - strangers tell tall tales about Odysseus' whereabouts.
(b) Poorly - the swineherd sets the dogs on him.
(c) With much hospitality despite his appearance.
(d) With indifference - he's only going through the motions.
5. Why does Odysseus have to go to Hades in Book 10?
(a) It's the gateway home.
(b) He must see the fallen heroes to ask for advice.
(c) To see Teiresias who will tell him how to get home.
(d) He must see Hades and Persephone to ask for help.
Short Answer Questions
1. What form does Athena take to guide Odysseus to Alcinous' palace?
2. How many youths are chosen for the black ship that Alcinous will provide Odysseus?
3. How does Penelope test the truth of Odysseus the beggar's story regarding Odysseus?
4. Why does Athena speak to Nausicaa in her dreams?
5. According to Book 4, who did Menelaus capture?
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