1. When Odysseus is on land after his voyage from Scheria, why doesn't he know where he is?
(a) The Phaecians brought him to another island.
(b) He is unfamiliar with this part of Ithaca.
(c) He's been gone too long.
(d) Athene has spread a cloud, obscurring him.

2. Why doesn't Aeolus help Odysseus again?
(a) Odysseus is destested by the immortals.
(b) Odysseus squandered his gift.
(c) Odysseus's crew is disobedient.
(d) Aeolus cannot give the same gift twice.

3. Who first notices Odysseus' clothes in Alcinous' house?
(a) Arete.
(b) Laodamas.
(c) Alcinous.
(d) Nausicaa.

4. Who tells Telemachus that it's time for him to behave like a man, not a child?
(a) Penelope.
(b) Antinous.
(c) Mentes.
(d) Laertes.

5. What does Poseidon call to disrupt Odysseus' easy passage to Phaecia?
(a) The Hurricanes.
(b) The Kraken.
(c) Tsunami-like waves.
(d) The four winds.

Short Answer Questions

1. Calypso gives Odysseus many things to help him on his way including supplies for making his ship, provisions for his journey, and a(n) _____________.

2. How many times has the meeting of the assembly occurred since Odysseus left?

3. Once Ino gives Odysseus help to survive Poseidon assault on the open sea, how many more days does Odysseus drift until he sees land?

4. Which of his six remaining sons does Nestor send with Telemachus in Book 3?

5. With which hero did Odysseus first speak in Hades?

(see the answer key)

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