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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Telemachus first slay among the suitors during the battle in the hall?

3. Why does Telemachus take Theoclymenus on his ship home?

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

5. How does the shepherd from the mainland treat Odysseus the beggar when he first meets him at the palace courtyard?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Most literary works have an antagonist. Is there one in The Odyssey? Explain your answer using the text.

Essay Topic 2

By personally intervening, Athena shows to Achaeans that both Odysseus and Telemachus are valuable. What does each man possess that is considered important among the Achaeans at this time? Use the text to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

The Odyssey contains a dark side; Odysseus faces many monsters, a witch, and the underworld. What do these elements symbolize and why are they important for Odysseus to experience? Use the text to support your answer.

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