3. As Odysseus tells Eumaeus his story in Book 14, how does he say he earns a living and makes a name for himself?
(a) As a pirate.
(b) As a priest.
(c) As a soldier.
(d) As a scholar.

4. Where is Telemachus supposed to put all the fighting gear that lies about Odysseus' hall?
(a) He's not to touch it, because it will arouse suspicion.
(b) In his mother's room.
(c) In a corner of the lofty chamber.
(d) In a storage room.

5. To whom does Odysseus pray the next morning after speaking with Penelope alone, looking for a sign?
(a) Athene.
(b) Artemis.
(c) Hermes.
(d) Zeus.

6. Where did Menelaus get the gift he gave to Telemachus?
(a) From an immortal when he was close to death.
(b) From his wife as a wedding present.
(c) From a king who sheltered him.
(d) From Troy as a spoil of war.

7. Which suitor eases Penelope's fears for her son in Book 16?
(a) Medon.
(b) Eurymachus.
(c) Antinous.
(d) Amphinomus.

8. For what does Penelope pray after speaking with Odysseus the beggar in Book 20?
(a) She prays for Odysseus to return.
(b) She prays for the suitors to die.
(c) She wishes to die.
(d) She prays for a good husband.

9. Who lets the first spear fly when the mourners come to attack in Book 24?
(a) Eupeithes.
(b) Telemachus.
(c) Laertes.
(d) Odysseus.

10. How do the suitors view the fight between the two beggars in Book 18?
(a) They think the beggars are disgusting, but they can't stop watching it.
(b) They don't really care about the fight.
(c) They think the beggars show their worth behaving in such a manner.
(d) They think it is the best entertainment that they've had.

11. Who betrayed Penelope's loom of deceit?
(a) Her slave maids told the suitors after three years.
(b) It took them two years, but they figured it out themselves.
(c) She was caught by the suitors in the fourth year.
(d) She was caught by the suitors after five years.

12. What does Eurymachus offer Odysseus in Book 22 from the remaining suitors to make amends for their behavior at his house for so long?
(a) All of their personal wealth and that of their families.
(b) Some cattle and some servants.
(c) Twenty oxen and bronze and gold.
(d) Cattle, meal, and golden cups.

13. According to Penelope, when did Odysseus say it was acceptable for her to remarry?
(a) When Laertes dies.
(b) When Telemachus is a bearded man.
(c) After Telemachus gets married.
(d) When 21 years have passed.

14. Who sets up the axes for the trial of the bow?
(a) Telemachus.
(b) Eurymachus.
(c) Antinous.
(d) Odysseus.

15. Once Odysseus realizes he's in Ithaca, what does Athene advise him to do?
(a) Send a secret message to Penelope.
(b) Disguise himself and see the suitors.
(c) Hide his goods in a corner of the nearby cave.
(d) Reveal himself to his loyal swineherd.