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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Helen and Menelaus tell tales of Odysseus' exploits in Troy. What story does Menelaus tell?
(a) Menelaus gives Odysseus credit for keeping the men still and quiet inside the horse.
(b) Menelaus gives Odysseus credit for gaining access and intelligence of Troy in the first place.
(c) Menelaus gives Odysseus credit for contriving of the horse
(d) Menelaus gives Odysseus credit forbuilding the horse so they wouldn't be detected.

3. What does Menelaus first reveal regarding Odysseus when Telemachus tells Menelaus who he is and the purpose of his visit?
(a) Telemachus looks nothing like his father.
(b) He would have given Odysseus a city upon his return from Troy.
(c) Odysseus' problems are his own.
(d) Odysseus is not worth anyone's tears.

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

5. Which suitor eases Penelope's fears for her son in Book 16?
(a) Eurymachus.
(b) Antinous.
(c) Medon.
(d) Amphinomus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What form does Athena take to guide Odysseus to Alcinous' palace?

2. Who led the group which wanted to leave Troy immediately after the war?

3. How does Eurylochus convince Odysseus to land on Thrinacia?

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

5. Who gets Telemachus' supplies of wine and barley for his quest?

(see the answer key)

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