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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In order to tell Telemachus of Odysseus' fate, where does Menelaus' tale begin?
(a) Troy.
(b) Pharos.
(c) Egypt.
(d) Lesbos.

2. In Book 1, who seeks to punish Odysseus interminably?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Poseidon.
(c) Hermes.
(d) Athene.

3. Why were Menelaus and his ships stuck for 20 days?
(a) He was disoriented.
(b) He wanted to acquire more treasure.
(c) He failed to make a proper sacrifice.
(d) No winds stirred.

4. In Book 3, Nestor pledges to sacrifice a gold-tipped _______________ in Athene's honor.
(a) Heifer.
(b) Spear.
(c) Osprey.
(d) Bull.

5. Where did Nestor last see Odysseus?
(a) Tendos.
(b) Egypt.
(c) Psyria.
(d) Troy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Menelaus give to Telemachus when Telemachus politely refuses his other gifts?

3. What is happening in Lacedaemon when Telemachus arrives?

4. Where does Telemachus stay when Nestor's feast is over?

5. How does Athene reveal herself to the men gathered at Nestor's palace?

(see the answer key)

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