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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Nausicaa's greatest concern for the trip back to her father's house from the river?
(a) She's worried that Odysseus will act immodestly, causing her shame.
(b) She's worried that Odysseus isn't strong enough to make it.
(c) She's worried about her reputation.
(d) She's worried that Odysseus will get lost.

2. Having left Ogygia and survived Poseidon's attack, what is Odysseus' new problem, now that he spots land?
(a) The sea is deep as it ends abruptly on the steep bluff.
(b) All answers are correct.
(c) There is no safe harbor.
(d) The coast is a bluff and jagged reefs.

3. What time of day do Odysseus and the Phaecians set sail in Book 13?
(a) Noon.
(b) Dawn.
(c) It doesn't say.
(d) Dusk.

4. Calypso gives Odysseus many things to help him on his way including supplies for making his ship, provisions for his journey, and a(n) _____________.
(a) Enchanted sail.
(b) Oarsmen.
(c) Rudder.
(d) Gentle breeze.

5. In addition to offering advice, what else does Mentes from Taphos give to Telemachus?
(a) He brings lavish presents.
(b) He brings a warning to the suitors.
(c) He gives word of Odysseus.
(d) He gives a prophecy of the gods.

Short Answer Questions

1. Penelope learns about the suitors' plan for Telemachus from a page, but what does she learn from her sister's phantom?

2. After leaving the lotus-eaters, what do Odysseus and his ships find in Book 9?

3. How long have the suitors been coming to Odysseus' home?

4. Who helps Telemachus procure a ship and crew to begin his quest?

5. Who interprets the sign of the eagle and the goose as Telemachus and Peisistratus are leaving Lacedaemon?

(see the answer key)

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