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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Athene disguise Odysseus on Ithaca?
(a) She just changes his eyes and hair.
(b) She makes him look like Telemachus, since Telemachus in still in Sparta.
(c) She makes him change his clothes and wear a mask.
(d) She makes him look old and dresses him in smelly rags.

2. Where is Odysseus going in the morning in Book 23, the day after the battle with the suitors?
(a) To the mountains.
(b) To his cave for his treasures.
(c) To the farm.
(d) To complete is quest to make peace with Poseidon.

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

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom was Eumaeus raised?

2. After the first suitor fails to string the bow, what does he recommend?

3. How does Telemachus react to his mother's contest in Book 21?

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

5. What is the name Odysseus the beggar gives as his own in Book 19?

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