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a.
The sorceress Circe b.
The goddess Calypso c.
King Alcinous of the Phaecians d.
Zeus, king of the gods
2.
When Odysseus reaches Ithaca, why is he disguised as a beggar? a.
He is worried about upsetting Telemachus b.
He must not be recognized, since the suitors who are trying to overtake his palace might try to kill him. c.
He fears Penelope plans to marry one of the suitors, and this disguise will allow him to gather information before making his move. d.
The disguise will allow him to test the loyalty of many of his former subjects.
3.
How is Eumaeus important to Odysseus? a.
He is a faithful and loyal swineherd. b.
He is Odysseus’ brother and Telemachus’ uncle. c.
He has been acting as a spy to gather information on the suitors. d.
He has preserved the integrity of Ithaca while Odysseus has been away.
4.
True or False: Odysseus tells Telemachus to lock the suitors’ weapons in the storeroom and lie when questioned, but to leave two swords/spears/shields for them to use later.
5.
In the Homeric simile used to describe the reuniting of Odysseus and Telemachus, what does Homer compare the reuniting to? a.
The lowing of hungry cattle b.
The return of a fisherman to his vessel c.
The return of a king to his throne after war d.
The crying of a hawk upon returning to her emptied nest
6.
How is Odysseus (disguised as a beggar) treated by Antinous? a.
Antinous recognizes Odysseus and begins to apologize. b.
Antinous ignores the beggar altogether. c.
Antinous is rude to the beggar and throws a stool at him. d.
Antinous has the beggar escorted out of the city.
7.
True or False: Odysseus tells Telemachus to stay silent and not react if the suitors jeer at him and are unkind.
8.
Name the two tasks involved in Penelope’s test for the suitors. They must: a.
(8)_________________________________________________________ b.
(9)_________________________________________________________
10.
How did Penelope trick the suitors for 4 years in order to avoid having to marry one of them? _____________
11.
Which of the following does NOT help Odysseus slay the suitors? a.
Poseidon b.
Telemachus c. Eumaeus e. Zeus d. Athena
12.
How does Penelope test Odysseus to find out whether or not he know the secret sign? a.
She pretends to agree to marry one of the suitors. b.
She lies about moving their bed. c.
She asks him about scars on his hands. d.
She relays false information about the birth of Telemachus.
13.
What could be a possible theme of Part II of The Odyssey? a.
Revenge is a dish best served cold. b.
Good triumphs over evil. c.
Chivalry is dead. d.
Loyalty isn’t everything.
14.
What character traits define Penelope in Part II? a.
Loyalty and prudence b.
Cleverness and bitterness c.
Kindness and obliviousness d.
Deceitfulness and treachery
15.
What is the tone or mood at the end of The Odyssey? a.
Defeated c. Remorseful b.
Apathetic d. Triumphant