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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Nausicaa, to whom should Odysseus first appeal when he gets to the court in Book 6?
(a) Nausicaa's father.
(b) One of the servants.
(c) Nausicaa's oldest brother.
(d) Nausicaa's mother.

2. 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 beach.
(c) He swims until he finds a boat.
(d) He swims until he finds a harbor.

3. In addition to offering advice, what else does Mentes from Taphos give to Telemachus?
(a) He gives a prophecy of the gods.
(b) He brings lavish presents.
(c) He brings a warning to the suitors.
(d) He gives word of Odysseus.

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

5. What is the purpose of Telemachus' quest?
(a) He has to assemble an army of heroes.
(b) He is to find word or rumor about Odysseus and his fate.
(c) He has to find Odysseus.
(d) He has to appeal to the gods for help.

6. How did Odysseus appear after his bath in Book 6?
(a) Athena made him look taller and stouter.
(b) Athena made him look younger.
(c) Athena made him look natural.
(d) Athena made him look like a hero.

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

8. As Odysseus and his men push away from the Cyclops island, what does Odysseus do?
(a) He taunts Polyphemus.
(b) He prays to the gods for deliverance.
(c) He spurs his crew to go faster.
(d) He mourns the loss of his crewmen.

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

10. What skill are Phaecian men skilled beyond others?
(a) Farming.
(b) Speaking.
(c) Fighting.
(d) Sailing.

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

12. What color yarn does Nausicaa's mother spin?
(a) Sun-drenched gold.
(b) Meadow green.
(c) Sea purple.
(d) Sky blue.

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

14. 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 just shouldn't listen to their song.
(c) He should be fine without any precautions.
(d) He should be taken below deck.

15. What does the first spirit to visit Odysseus in Hades ask him to do?
(a) Make more sacrifices at each place he stops.
(b) Take care of his father, Laertes.
(c) Kill one of his men because the gods detest him.
(d) Go back to Aeaea and observe his funeral rites.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book 1, who seeks to punish Odysseus interminably?

2. Why doesn't Aeolus help Odysseus again?

3. In Book 4, Helen and Menelaus tell tales of Odysseus' exploits in Troy. What story does Helen tell?

4. According to Nestor, who wanted the Achaeans to suffer on the way home from Troy?

5. What form does Athena take to guide Odysseus to Alcinous' palace?

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