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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In whose grove of poplar trees is Odysseus told to wait before approaching the palace in Book 6?
(a) Poseidon.
(b) Athene.
(c) Aphrodite.
(d) Zeus.

2. Why does Nausicaa go to the river in Book 6?
(a) She wants to find a husband.
(b) She needs to bathe.
(c) She wants to enjoy the day with her maids, playing ball.
(d) She needs to do the wash for her family.

3. How did Odysseus appear after his bath in Book 6?
(a) Athena made him look taller and stouter.
(b) Athena made him look younger.
(c) Athena made him look like a hero.
(d) Athena made him look natural.

4. What advice does Circe give Odysseus regarding Scylla and Charybdis?
(a) Take down Scylla with the mast of his ship.
(b) Flight is best.
(c) Odysseus will need lots of courage.
(d) Ply these monsters with a few of his crew.

5. What caused Telemachus to disband the feast after the fight of Irus and Odysseus the beggar?
(a) The food has run out for the evening.
(b) Eurymachus throws a stool at Odysseus the beggar.
(c) The suitors started fighting among themselves.
(d) Eurymachus abused a servant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Nausicaa's greatest concern for the trip back to her father's house from the river?

2. In Chapter 12, with his ship destroyed, Odysseus drifts until he reaches _____________.

3. To which goddess does Odysseus compare Nausicaa in Book 6?

4. According to Nausicaa, to whom should Odysseus first appeal when he gets to the court in Book 6?

5. How does Eurylochus convince Odysseus to land on Thrinacia?

(see the answer key)

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