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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 23.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Which word best describes Odysseus' initial reaction when Calypso offers to help him in Book 5?
(a) Angered.
(b) Skeptical.
(c) Bewildered.
(d) Excited.

4. What advice does Circe give Odysseus regarding Scylla and Charybdis?
(a) Ply these monsters with a few of his crew.
(b) Flight is best.
(c) Take down Scylla with the mast of his ship.
(d) Odysseus will need lots of courage.

5. Where is Poseidon coming from when he sees Odysseus on his raft in Book 5?
(a) Mt. Olympus.
(b) Ethiopia.
(c) Libya.
(d) Egypt.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does Odysseus pray the next morning after speaking with Penelope alone, looking for a sign?

2. Why doesn't Telemachus want his treasures taken to his house?

3. During this assembly, who does Antinous blame for Telemachus' problem?

4. What is the purpose of Telemachus' quest?

5. Having left Ogygia and survived Poseidon's attack, what is Odysseus' new problem, now that he spots land?

(see the answer key)

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