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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Halitherses in Book 2, how long will Odysseus be gone before he returns to his friends and family?
(a) Ten years.
(b) Twenty years.
(c) Eighteen years.
(d) Seven years.

2. What form does Athena take to guide Odysseus to Alcinous' palace?
(a) A blind old man.
(b) A young page.
(c) A servant of the house.
(d) A young girl.

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

4. How does Eurylochus convince Odysseus to land on Thrinacia?
(a) Odysseus is reckless and has lost a lot of crew. They don't trust what he says.
(b) They might not see land for days.
(c) Odysseus is out of touch with his crew.
(d) His men are tired and hungry. They need a break from the sea.

5. Where did Nestor last see Odysseus?
(a) Tendos.
(b) Egypt.
(c) Troy.
(d) Psyria.

Short Answer Questions

1. Calypso gives Odysseus many things to help him on his way including supplies for making his ship, provisions for his journey, and a(n) _____________.

2. What does Mentes tell Telemachus in Book 1 that he must do?

3. What is special about the cattle and flocks of the Sun?

4. During this assembly, who does Antinous blame for Telemachus' problem?

5. How long have the suitors been coming to Odysseus' home?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the suitors' reaction to Telemachus calling a meeting of the assembly in Book 1.

2. Describe Nausicaa's character.

3. Which men support Telemachus at the assembly in Book 2? Why do they support him, and how are they treated by the others?

4. Describe the exchange between Odysseus and the shepherd boy in Book 13. What does it show about Odysseus' nature?

5. Why does Circe help Odysseus in Book 10?

6. What does Hercules serves as a reminder for/about?

7. Why do the rest of the men (aside from the suitors) gathered at the assembly fail to speak or act in Book 2?

8. Does Nausicaa act properly towards Odysseus when giving aid in Book 6?

9. Is the punishment of the slave maids in Book 22 just and reasonable?

10. What do the suitors think of Telemachus leaving Ithaca? What are their fears?

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