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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Aeolus give Odysseus in Book 10?
(a) A sack holding the winds.
(b) A warning.
(c) A nine year ox.
(d) A talent of gold.

2. What is the subject of Demodocus' first song at Alcinous' feast in Book 8?
(a) The deeds and misdeeds of the gods.
(b) The end of the Trojan war.
(c) The tragic end of Agamemnon.
(d) The famous quarrel between Odysseus and Achilles.

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

4. Odysseus and his men have just landed on an island after the lotus-eaters. Why does Odysseus leave this place the next morning?
(a) He wants to gather more treasure.
(b) He wants to please Zeus since they've angered him.
(c) He wants to investigate another island from which smoke can be seen.
(d) He wants to hurry home because he has a bad feeling.

5. In which contest in Book 8 does Odysseus first outstrip all others?
(a) Discus.
(b) Boxing.
(c) Archery.
(d) Running.

6. Why does Nausicaa go to the river in Book 6?
(a) She wants to find a husband.
(b) She needs to bathe.
(c) She needs to do the wash for her family.
(d) She wants to enjoy the day with her maids, playing ball.

7. After his battle with Poseidon in Book 5, where does Odysseus find shelter in the land on which he has just arrived?
(a) He decides to go into the hills to find a cave.
(b) He goes into the woods and finds a couple of shrubs to provide shelter and comfort.
(c) He creates a makeshift shelter with nearby debris.
(d) A man approaches and shows him a place used by hunters.

8. Telemachus is overrun with ________, who sponge off of him and his estate, making no amends.
(a) Sailors.
(b) Relatives.
(c) Soldiers.
(d) Suitors.

9. To whom does Odysseus pray while in the meadow awaiting the appropriate time to arrive at the palace in Book 6?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Athene.
(c) Apollo.
(d) Poseidon.

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

11. According to Circe, how should Odysseus get past the Sirens while listening to their song?
(a) He just shouldn't listen to their song.
(b) He should be fine without any precautions.
(c) He should be bound to the mast.
(d) He should be taken below deck.

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

13. 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) Odysseus is out of touch with his crew.
(d) His men are tired and hungry. They need a break from the sea.

14. How long have the suitors been coming to Odysseus' home?
(a) Four years.
(b) More than three years.
(c) Six years.
(d) A couple of years.

15. When does the magic cloud disperse from Odysseus?
(a) While he stares at the abundant garden.
(b) Before he gets to the castle.
(c) When he enters the castle.
(d) When he throws his arms around Arete's knees.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book 6, what instructions does Nausicaa give her maids regarding Odysseus?

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

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

4. While making announcements after Mentes' visit in Book 1, what else does Telemachus tell the suitors of his hall?

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

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