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

3. Why was Menelaus late returning from Troy?
(a) All of the answers are correct.
(b) His pilot died.
(c) They were pirating.
(d) They endured rough seas and wind.

4. In Book 6, what instructions does Nausicaa give her maids regarding Odysseus?
(a) They are to wash his clothes too.
(b) They are to run to get the men for protection.
(c) They are to keep away from this stranger.
(d) They are to give him food and drink and bathe him.

5. Floating with the aid of Ino and safe from Poseidon in Book 5, how does Odysseus make it to dry land when he first sees it?
(a) He swims until he finds a river.
(b) He swims until he finds a harbor.
(c) He swims until he finds a boat.
(d) He swims until he finds a beach.

6. How did Odysseus anger the god(dess) who seeks to punish him in Book 1?
(a) He slaughtered some horses.
(b) He killed his own crew.
(c) He poked a cyclops' eye out.
(d) He failed to make a proper sacrifice.

7. How many youths are chosen for the black ship that Alcinous will provide Odysseus?
(a) 52.
(b) 22.
(c) 42.
(d) 50.

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

9. How does Eurylochus react when Odysseus tells his crew to follow him to Circe's house?
(a) He tells the others to trust Odysseus.
(b) He tells the others it's a trap.
(c) He tells the others that Circe will be kind if Odysseus is there.
(d) He tells the others it was Odysseus' fault that the others have perished, and that Odysseus is reckless.

10. Why does Athena speak to Nausicaa in her dreams?
(a) She wants Nausicaa to discover Odysseus.
(b) She wants others to know that Nausicaa has a connection with the immortals.
(c) She wants Nausicaa to prepare for her upcoming marriage.
(d) She wants to tell Nausicaa that she hasn't been a good daughter or sister since she hasn't washed the clothes.

11. What does Menelaus give to Telemachus when Telemachus politely refuses his other gifts?
(a) A polished car.
(b) Soldiers with which to vanquish the suitors.
(c) A goodly cup.
(d) A well-wrought silver bowl.

12. What does Ino give Odysseus to save his life when he loses his raft to Poseidon?
(a) A veil.
(b) A ride on dolphins.
(c) A raft.
(d) A magic sail.

13. How many men does Odysseus lose to the Cyclops?
(a) 8.
(b) 4.
(c) 6.
(d) 2.

14. Who speaks up in Book 7 to ask that Odysseus be given a seat in the court of Alcinous since he has come as a supplicant?
(a) Laodamas.
(b) Echeneus.
(c) Alcinous.
(d) Arete.

15. In Book 7, why does Athena cloak Odysseus in clouds on his walk to the palace?
(a) Phaecians don't like strangers.
(b) She doesn't want her uncle, Poseidon, to see that Odysseus has landed safely.
(c) She doesn't want Odysseus to get distracted.
(d) Phaecians are so friendly that he might be offered hospitality before he reaches Alcinous' palace.