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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Nausicaa go to the river in Book 6?
(a) She wants to enjoy the day with her maids, playing ball.
(b) She needs to do the wash for her family.
(c) She needs to bathe.
(d) She wants to find a husband.

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

4. While Telemachus is in Lycaedaemon, what plan do the suitors devise to punish Telemachus for leaving?
(a) To discredit him in Ithaca.
(b) To kill him on the open sea.
(c) To steal all his goods.
(d) To take Penelope away.

5. When captured by Menelaus, who had been stuck for 20 days, what did this being reveal to him to get his freedom?
(a) Menelaus is told how to get home and acquire more treasure.
(b) Menelaus is told how to get Helen back.
(c) Menelaus is told how to get vengeance for his brother.
(d) Menelaus is told how to get home, as well as the fate of three of his friends.

Short Answer Questions

1. Floating with the aid of Ino and safe from Poseidon in Book 5, how does Odysseus make it to dry land when he first sees it?

2. Why were Menelaus and his ships stuck for 20 days?

3. Once Ino gives Odysseus help to survive Poseidon assault on the open sea, how many more days does Odysseus drift until he sees land?

4. In addition to offering advice, what else does Mentes from Taphos give to Telemachus?

5. In Book 1, who seeks to punish Odysseus interminably?

(see the answer key)

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