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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long do Odysseus and his men stay with Circe in Book 10?
(a) One season.
(b) One year.
(c) One month.
(d) One week.

2. Odysseus and his men have just landed on an island after the lotus-eaters. Why does Odysseus leave this place the next morning?
(a) He wants to please Zeus since they've angered him.
(b) He wants to hurry home because he has a bad feeling.
(c) He wants to gather more treasure.
(d) He wants to investigate another island from which smoke can be seen.

3. How many times has the meeting of the assembly occurred since Odysseus left?
(a) Ten times.
(b) It doesn't say.
(c) Once.
(d) Five times.

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

5. What is the purpose of Telemachus' quest?
(a) He has to find Odysseus.
(b) He has to assemble an army of heroes.
(c) He has to appeal to the gods for help.
(d) He is to find word or rumor about Odysseus and his fate.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book 6, what instructions does Nausicaa give her maids regarding Odysseus?

2. How does Athene disguise Odysseus on Ithaca?

3. How did Odysseus appear after his bath in Book 6?

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

5. What is special about the cattle and flocks of the Sun?

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