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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Eurylochus convince Odysseus to land on Thrinacia?
(a) They might not see land for days.
(b) His men are tired and hungry. They need a break from the sea.
(c) Odysseus is reckless and has lost a lot of crew. They don't trust what he says.
(d) Odysseus is out of touch with his crew.

2. What announcement does Telemachus make to the suitors of his hall in Book 1?
(a) His father is alive.
(b) He's going to call a meeting of the assembly and formally ask the suitors to leave.
(c) He's been visited by the goddess Athena, and they should change their ways.
(d) He's going to go on a trip.

3. According to Halitherses in Book 2, how long will Odysseus be gone before he returns to his friends and family?
(a) Ten years.
(b) Twenty years.
(c) Seven years.
(d) Eighteen years.

4. Why doesn't Eumaeus want the old man to tell him tales of his master?
(a) Many travelers will tell tales for food and clothing.
(b) He's convinced Odysseus is dead.
(c) He's been told not to speak Odysseus' name.
(d) It doesn't look like he has the means to travel.

5. In Chapter 12, with his ship destroyed, Odysseus drifts until he reaches _____________.
(a) Hades.
(b) Aeaea.
(c) Ogygia.
(d) Scheria.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which word best describes Odysseus' initial reaction when Calypso offers to help him in Book 5?

2. How does Eumaeus describe the suitors actions?

3. Odysseus and his men have just landed on an island after the lotus-eaters. Why does Odysseus leave this place the next morning?

4. What does Poseidon call to disrupt Odysseus' easy passage to Phaecia?

5. What gift does Menelaus give to Telemachus as they part company in Book 15?

(see the answer key)

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