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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 a heifer before their eyes.
(c) She transforms into a horse before their eyes.
(d) She transforms into an osprey before their eyes.

2. While Telemachus is in Lycaedaemon, what plan do the suitors devise to punish Telemachus for leaving?
(a) To discredit him in Ithaca.
(b) To take Penelope away.
(c) To kill him on the open sea.
(d) To steal all his goods.

3. What gift does Menelaus give to Telemachus as they part company in Book 15?
(a) A cauldron used by the oracles.
(b) A tapestry woven by Athena.
(c) A pair of mules.
(d) A well-wrought bowl made by Hephaestus.

4. In Book 16, Where do Telemachus' gifts go?
(a) Odysseus' house.
(b) They were left on the ship.
(c) Clytius' house.
(d) The farm.

5. Who throws an ox-hoof at Odysseus the beggar?
(a) Ctesippus.
(b) Eurymachus.
(c) Antinous.
(d) Amphinimous.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is unique about Demodocus the bard?

2. Who gets Telemachus' supplies of wine and barley for his quest?

3. Who first notices Odysseus' clothes in Alcinous' house?

4. What test does Odysseus give his son in Book 16?

5. In Chapter 12, with his ship destroyed, Odysseus drifts until he reaches _____________.

(see the answer key)

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