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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who first notices Odysseus' clothes in Alcinous' house?
(a) Nausicaa.
(b) Arete.
(c) Laodamas.
(d) Alcinous.

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

3. Who reads the sign given while Telemachus calls upon Zeus in Book 2?
(a) Eurymachus.
(b) Mentor.
(c) Halitherses.
(d) Aegyptius.

4. How many days does it take Odysseus to make his preparations and finally leave Ogygia?
(a) Three days.
(b) Five days.
(c) Six days.
(d) Four days.

5. What does Menelaus give to Telemachus when Telemachus politely refuses his other gifts?
(a) A goodly cup.
(b) A polished car.
(c) Soldiers with which to vanquish the suitors.
(d) A well-wrought silver bowl.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After leaving the lotus-eaters, what do Odysseus and his ships find in Book 9?

3. When does the magic cloud disperse from Odysseus?

4. 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?

5. Where is Telemachus going during this journey?

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