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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. What does Ino give Odysseus to save his life when he loses his raft to Poseidon?
(a) A raft.
(b) A ride on dolphins.
(c) A magic sail.
(d) A veil.

3. To whom does Odysseus pray while in the meadow awaiting the appropriate time to arrive at the palace in Book 6?
(a) Athene.
(b) Poseidon.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Apollo.

4. How does Athene reveal herself to the men gathered at Nestor's palace?
(a) She transforms into a horse before their eyes.
(b) She transforms into an osprey before their eyes.
(c) She transforms into mist before their eyes.
(d) She transforms into a heifer before their eyes.

5. How did Odysseus appear after his bath in Book 6?
(a) Athena made him look like a hero.
(b) Athena made him look natural.
(c) Athena made him look taller and stouter.
(d) Athena made him look younger.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is happening in Lacedaemon when Telemachus arrives?

2. Who killed Aegisthus for the murder of Agamemnon?

3. In Book 5, who orders Odysseus' release from Calypso?

4. While making announcements after Mentes' visit in Book 1, what else does Telemachus tell the suitors of his hall?

5. Why was Menelaus late returning from Troy?

(see the answer key)

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