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

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 get lost.
(b) She's worried that Odysseus will act immodestly, causing her shame.
(c) She's worried about her reputation.
(d) She's worried that Odysseus isn't strong enough to make it.

2. In Book 5, who orders Odysseus' release from Calypso?
(a) Athene.
(b) Poseidon.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Hermes.

3. How does Penelope test the truth of Odysseus the beggar's story regarding Odysseus?
(a) She asked the beggar at which games Odysseus excelled.
(b) She asks him to describe Odysseus' clothing, his person, and his companions.
(c) She asked what Odysseus' ship looked like.
(d) She asks him the month and year he visited with Odysseus.

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

5. How is Odysseus, the old stranger, received by the swineherd in Book 14?
(a) With much hospitality despite his appearance.
(b) With suspicion - strangers tell tall tales about Odysseus' whereabouts.
(c) Poorly - the swineherd sets the dogs on him.
(d) With indifference - he's only going through the motions.

Short Answer Questions

1. Since Telemachus dismissed the serving women, how is he able to move the armor in the dark in Book 19?

2. Who throws an ox-hoof at Odysseus the beggar?

3. What does Telemachus seek from the assembly above all?

4. Where is Poseidon coming from when he sees Odysseus on his raft in Book 5?

5. Where does Telemachus stay when Nestor's feast is over?

(see the answer key)

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