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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. During this assembly, who does Antinous blame for Telemachus' problem?
(a) The gods.
(b) Odysseus.
(c) Penelope.
(d) Telemachus.

3. What is Nestor doing when Telemachus arrives in Pylos?
(a) He is holding a feast in honor of Poseidon.
(b) He is holding a feast in honor of Athene.
(c) He is holding a feast in honor of Hermes.
(d) He is holding a feast in honor of Zeus.

4. What does Menelaus give to Telemachus when Telemachus politely refuses his other gifts?
(a) A goodly cup.
(b) A polished car.
(c) A well-wrought silver bowl.
(d) Soldiers with which to vanquish the suitors.

5. Who helps Telemachus procure a ship and crew to begin his quest?
(a) Athene.
(b) Mentor.
(c) Halitherses.
(d) Laertes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What announcement does Telemachus make to the suitors of his hall in Book 1?

2. What does Telemachus seek from the assembly above all?

3. When captured by Menelaus, who had been stuck for 20 days, what did this being reveal to him to get his freedom?

4. What does Menelaus first reveal regarding Odysseus when Telemachus tells Menelaus who he is and the purpose of his visit?

5. Which of his six remaining sons does Nestor send with Telemachus in Book 3?

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