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

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 supplies and a guide.
(b) Nestor gives Telemachus another ship and one of his sons.
(c) Nestor gives Telemachus treasure, a map and one of his sons.
(d) Nestor gives Telemachus horses and one of his sons.

2. When does the magic cloud disperse from Odysseus?
(a) When he enters the castle.
(b) When he throws his arms around Arete's knees.
(c) While he stares at the abundant garden.
(d) Before he gets to the castle.

3. Why was Menelaus late returning from Troy?
(a) They endured rough seas and wind.
(b) They were pirating.
(c) His pilot died.
(d) All of the answers are correct.

4. According to Nestor, who wanted the Achaeans to suffer on the way home from Troy?
(a) Athene.
(b) Zeus.
(c) Poseidon.
(d) Kronos.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who interrupts Phemius' sad song of the Achaeans in Book 1?

2. As Odysseus and his men push away from the Cyclops island, what does Odysseus do?

3. To whom does Odysseus pray while in the meadow awaiting the appropriate time to arrive at the palace in Book 6?

4. Who first notices Odysseus' clothes in Alcinous' house?

5. How does the Cyclops in Book 9 show hospitality?

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