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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is happening in Lacedaemon when Telemachus arrives?
(a) Menelaus and his household are holding a feast in honor of the gods.
(b) Menelaus is celebrating a double marriage.
(c) Menelaus is celebrating the marriage of his daughter.
(d) Menelaus is holding a funeral rite for his brother.

2. During this assembly, who does Antinous blame for Telemachus' problem?
(a) Penelope.
(b) Telemachus.
(c) The gods.
(d) Odysseus.

3. Helen and Menelaus tell tales of Odysseus' exploits in Troy. What story does Menelaus tell?
(a) Menelaus gives Odysseus credit forbuilding the horse so they wouldn't be detected.
(b) Menelaus gives Odysseus credit for keeping the men still and quiet inside the horse.
(c) Menelaus gives Odysseus credit for contriving of the horse
(d) Menelaus gives Odysseus credit for gaining access and intelligence of Troy in the first place.

4. When does the magic cloud disperse from Odysseus?
(a) When he throws his arms around Arete's knees.
(b) Before he gets to the castle.
(c) While he stares at the abundant garden.
(d) When he enters the castle.

5. Athene instructs Nestor to help Telemachus on the next leg of his journey. What does he supply?
(a) Nestor gives Telemachus another ship and one of his sons.
(b) Nestor gives Telemachus treasure, a map and one of his sons.
(c) Nestor gives Telemachus supplies and a guide.
(d) Nestor gives Telemachus horses and one of his sons.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who first notices Odysseus' clothes in Alcinous' house?

2. Who helps Telemachus procure a ship and crew to begin his quest?

3. When sadness grips the feasting in her hall, causing Menelaus and his visitors to cry in remembrance of friends lost in Troy, what does Helen do to the wine?

4. What does Menelaus give to Telemachus when Telemachus politely refuses his other gifts?

5. How does Athene reveal herself to the men gathered at Nestor's palace?

(see the answer key)

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