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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. With whom was Eumaeus raised?
2. Who lets the first spear fly when the mourners come to attack in Book 24?
3. As Odysseus tells Eumaeus his story in Book 14, how does he say he earns a living and makes a name for himself?
4. What does Eupeithes seek at the assembly after the lords learn of the slaughter of the suitors?
5. In Book 14, where does a disguised Odysseus tell Eumaeus he is from when asked?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In order to be a leader, generally a person must exhibit certain qualities - nobility, honesty, and chivalry just to name a few. Having a good helping of charisma goes a long way as well. Antinous and Eurymachus are leaders among the suitors, a group of men who lack many positive qualities. Compare the two men. Evaluate which is the better man by determining who has more qualities that are positive and defining what those qualities are.
Essay Topic 2
Vengeance and/or law being exercised fuel much of the action in this epic poem. It is an act of vengeance, which keeps Odysseus so long from his homeland? It is an act of vengeance, which slaughters the suitors? It is vengeance, which moves half the men of Ithaca to attack Odysseus on the farm? Where does the death of Odysseus' crew for the cattle of the Sun fit in? Why does Athena condone the slaughter of the suitors? Select three of these acts. Analyze each act, making sure to include mitigating factors, and determine which are criminal and which are legitimate.
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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