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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Which reveler refuses to give anything to Odysseus the beggar, who has come to witness his first feast?
(a) Antinous.
(b) Medon.
(c) Melanthius.
(d) Eurymachus.

4. In Book 22, which suitor is killed first?
(a) Amphinomous.
(b) Peisander.
(c) Eurymachus.
(d) Antinous.

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

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

7. Which suitor scorns Odysseus the beggar at the second feast which he attends, in Book 20?
(a) Ctesippus.
(b) Amphinimous.
(c) Eurymachus.
(d) Antinous.

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

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

10. How does the shepherd from the mainland treat Odysseus the beggar when he first meets him at the palace courtyard?
(a) He shows the beggar honor and respect.
(b) He treats the beggar rudely.
(c) He ignores him completely.
(d) He greets him.

11. According to Book 13, what else does Alcinous decide to give Odysseus once his tale is over?
(a) More garments.
(b) A cauldron and a large tripod.
(c) More gold.
(d) Some cattle.

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

13. In Book 24, which of the suitors' shades tells the tale of their death to Agamemnon?
(a) Amphimedon.
(b) Eurymachus.
(c) Amphinomous.
(d) Antinous.

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

15. After the first suitor fails to string the bow, what does he recommend?
(a) They should pray to Apollo.
(b) They should postpone the contest.
(c) Each man who fails should try for another woman.
(d) They should warm up the bow by the fire.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Odysseus' goatherd, Melanthius, treat Odysseus the beggar and Eumaeus?

2. In Book 24, In the halls of the dead, what were the heroes' shades discussing?

3. In Book 16, Where do Telemachus' gifts go?

4. Who sets up the axes for the trial of the bow?

5. Who betrayed Penelope's loom of deceit?

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