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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Penelope initially react to Eurycleia's news about Odysseus and the suitors?
(a) She cries for shame.
(b) She doesn't believe her.
(c) She hits her.
(d) She runs out to see.

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

3. What is the name Odysseus the beggar gives as his own in Book 19?
(a) Deucalion.
(b) Aethon.
(c) Idomeneus.
(d) Iphitus.

4. With whom was Eumaeus raised?
(a) Ctimene.
(b) Laertes.
(c) Odysseus.
(d) Telemachus.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Odysseus going in the morning in Book 23, the day after the battle with the suitors?

2. Since Telemachus dismissed the serving women, how is he able to move the armor in the dark in Book 19?

3. Who tries to help the suitors in Book 22 by grabbing the armor and weapons?

4. How is Odysseus, the old stranger, received by the swineherd in Book 14?

5. In Book 14, where does a disguised Odysseus tell Eumaeus he is from when asked?

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