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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Helen and Menelaus tell tales of Odysseus' exploits in Troy. What story does Menelaus tell?
(a) Menelaus gives Odysseus credit for contriving of the horse
(b) Menelaus gives Odysseus credit for gaining access and intelligence of Troy in the first place.
(c) Menelaus gives Odysseus credit forbuilding the horse so they wouldn't be detected.
(d) Menelaus gives Odysseus credit for keeping the men still and quiet inside the horse.

2. 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.

3. In addition to offering advice, what else does Mentes from Taphos give to Telemachus?
(a) He gives a prophecy of the gods.
(b) He brings a warning to the suitors.
(c) He brings lavish presents.
(d) He gives word of Odysseus.

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

5. Where does Telemachus stay when Nestor's feast is over?
(a) With his men aboard the ship.
(b) In the woods near Nestor's house.
(c) Beneath the portico at Nestor's house.
(d) In Nestor's garden.

Short Answer Questions

1. During this assembly, who does Antinous blame for Telemachus' problem?

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

3. According to Nestor, who wanted the Achaeans to suffer on the way home from Troy?

4. Who tells Telemachus that it's time for him to behave like a man, not a child?

5. Where is Odysseus at the beginning of the poem?

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