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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who went disguised as a page in Book 8 throughout the town, encouraging people to hear about the stranger?
(a) Pontonous.
(b) Alcinous.
(c) Odysseus.
(d) Athene.

2. How many youths are chosen for the black ship that Alcinous will provide Odysseus?
(a) 42.
(b) 22.
(c) 52.
(d) 50.

3. What does Telemachus seek from the assembly above all?
(a) Justice.
(b) Supplies.
(c) Advice.
(d) Help.

4. 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 isn't strong enough to make it.
(c) She's worried that Odysseus will act immodestly, causing her shame.
(d) She's worried that Odysseus will get lost.

5. Who gets Telemachus' supplies of wine and barley for his quest?
(a) Eurycleia.
(b) Penelope.
(c) Athene.
(d) Mentor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What gift does Helen give to Telemachus as he is preparing to leave Lacedaemon?

2. While Telemachus is in Lycaedaemon, what plan do the suitors devise to punish Telemachus for leaving?

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

4. What is unique about Demodocus the bard?

5. Why are there so few boars among Odysseus' swine in Book 14?

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