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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 Nestor doing when Telemachus arrives in Pylos?
(a) He is holding a feast in honor of Zeus.
(b) He is holding a feast in honor of Athene.
(c) He is holding a feast in honor of Poseidon.
(d) He is holding a feast in honor of Hermes.

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

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

4. For what does Penelope pray after speaking with Odysseus the beggar in Book 20?
(a) She wishes to die.
(b) She prays for Odysseus to return.
(c) She prays for the suitors to die.
(d) She prays for a good husband.

5. According to Nestor, who wanted the Achaeans to suffer on the way home from Troy?
(a) Kronos.
(b) Athene.
(c) Poseidon.
(d) Zeus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Telemachus skeptical that he and Odysseus can handle the suitors without help?

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

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

4. What is Nausicaa's greatest concern for the trip back to her father's house from the river?

5. What sign is witnessed by the entire assembly when Telemachus calls upon Zeus for justice in Book 2?

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