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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Odysseus do during the voyage home in Book 13?
(a) Stands lookout.
(b) Holds the rudder.
(c) Sleeps.
(d) Takes to oar.

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

4. Who does Telemachus first slay among the suitors during the battle in the hall?
(a) Eurymachus.
(b) Antinous.
(c) Amphinomous.
(d) Peisander.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which suitor has a "bad feeling" after Odysseus the beggar tries to warn him of impending danger in Book 18?

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

4. Who lets the first spear fly when the mourners come to attack in Book 24?

5. How does Penelope initially react to Eurycleia's news about Odysseus and the suitors?

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