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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 16.

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 keeping the men still and quiet inside the horse.
(c) Menelaus gives Odysseus credit for gaining access and intelligence of Troy in the first place.
(d) Menelaus gives Odysseus credit forbuilding the horse so they wouldn't be detected.

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

3. What color yarn does Nausicaa's mother spin?
(a) Sky blue.
(b) Sea purple.
(c) Meadow green.
(d) Sun-drenched gold.

4. What is special about the cattle and flocks of the Sun?
(a) They are tended by the gods themselves.
(b) They are there for the wanderer to use.
(c) They are used for special feasts of the gods.
(d) They never die or have young.

5. How does Penelope keep from marrying one of the suitors?
(a) She uses sickness and excuses.
(b) She practices prophecy and witchcraft.
(c) She uses cunning and craft.
(d) She employs piety and sacrifice.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why doesn't the other Cyclops help Polyphemus in Book 9?

3. Why, despite taking an oath, does Odysseus' crew slay some cattle of the Sun?

4. What does Odysseus receive from the thirteen kings of Phaecia?

5. What does Menelaus give to Telemachus when Telemachus politely refuses his other gifts?

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