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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Athene instructs Nestor to help Telemachus on the next leg of his journey. What does he supply?
(a) Nestor gives Telemachus treasure, a map and one of his sons.
(b) Nestor gives Telemachus horses and one of his sons.
(c) Nestor gives Telemachus another ship and one of his sons.
(d) Nestor gives Telemachus supplies and a guide.

2. Who killed Aegisthus for the murder of Agamemnon?
(a) Atreus.
(b) Menelaus.
(c) Orestes.
(d) Nestor.

3. What is the purpose of Telemachus' quest?
(a) He has to find Odysseus.
(b) He has to appeal to the gods for help.
(c) He has to assemble an army of heroes.
(d) He is to find word or rumor about Odysseus and his fate.

4. Which god(dess) visits Telemachus at the beginning of the poem?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Kronos.
(c) Athene.
(d) Hermes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many times has the meeting of the assembly occurred since Odysseus left?

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

3. Helen and Menelaus tell tales of Odysseus' exploits in Troy. What story does Menelaus tell?

4. As a result of the meeting of the assembly in Book 2, what do the suitors decide to do?

5. How does Penelope keep from marrying one of the suitors?

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