3. How does Odysseus' goatherd, Melanthius, treat Odysseus the beggar and Eumaeus?
(a) He was happy to see the swineherd and interested in Odysseus.
(b) He is suspicious.
(c) He is rude and unkind.
(d) He ignored them.

4. Why is Telemachus skeptical that he and Odysseus can handle the suitors without help?
(a) Odysseus isn't as young as he used to be.
(b) There are more than 100 suitors haunting their halls.
(c) Telemachus is untried in battle.
(d) Odysseus has suffered for many years and it's taken a toll on his body.

5. Why doesn't Eumaeus want the old man to tell him tales of his master?
(a) Many travelers will tell tales for food and clothing.
(b) It doesn't look like he has the means to travel.
(c) He's convinced Odysseus is dead.
(d) He's been told not to speak Odysseus' name.

6. Who throws an ox-hoof at Odysseus the beggar?
(a) Ctesippus.
(b) Antinous.
(c) Eurymachus.
(d) Amphinimous.

7. What does Theoclymenus tell Penelope about the omen of the birds?
(a) He says that Odysseus will be home soon.
(b) He says that Odysseus won't make it home.
(c) He says that Odysseus is already there, biding his time.
(d) He says that Odysseus is in the hall now, amongst the suitors.

8. Where is Odysseus going in the morning in Book 23, the day after the battle with the suitors?
(a) To the mountains.
(b) To the farm.
(c) To his cave for his treasures.
(d) To complete is quest to make peace with Poseidon.

9. Why doesn't Telemachus want his treasures taken to his house?
(a) He's unsure about the situation with the suitors.
(b) He doesn't want the suitors to see them.
(c) He doesn't want his mother to see them.
(d) He's decided that Peiraeus has earned them.

10. How many suitors are spared in Book 22 before Eurycleia is summoned for cleaning the hall?
(a) 3.
(b) None.
(c) 2.
(d) 1.

11. In Book 19, what does Odysseus the beggar tell Penelope has kept Odysseus away so long?
(a) He's been gathering treasure.
(b) He couldn't find a ship to bring him to Ithaca.
(c) He's gone to the oracle.
(d) He's had a difficult passage.

12. What does Eupeithes seek at the assembly after the lords learn of the slaughter of the suitors?
(a) He wants Odysseus to go into exile.
(b) He wants revenge against Odysseus for his son, and the others lost to Odysseus.
(c) He wants the queen to be killed.
(d) He wants recompense for his son from Odysseus.

13. What test does Odysseus give his son in Book 16?
(a) Odysseus wants to see if Telemachus can follow the plan.
(b) Odysseus has instructed Telemachus to find the loyal servants of the house.
(c) He is not to tell a soul that Odysseus has returned to Ithaca alive and well.
(d) Odysseus is waiting to see how his son fares in combat.

14. What sign does Odysseus give to his father so he believes that Odysseus has returned?
(a) He tells him about his mother in the underworld.
(b) He tells him about his scar.
(c) He tells him about the bed in the palace.
(d) He tells him the number and type of trees growing in the vineyard.

15. Why does Telemachus take Theoclymenus on his ship home?
(a) Theoclymenus pays him.
(b) Athena tells him to take the murderer.
(c) Theoclymenus is fleeing from punishment.
(d) Telemachus realizes he needs all the allies he can get in Ithaca.