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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many times has the meeting of the assembly occurred since Odysseus left?
(a) Five times.
(b) It doesn't say.
(c) Ten times.
(d) Once.

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

3. To which goddess does Odysseus compare Nausicaa in Book 6?
(a) Athena.
(b) Calypso.
(c) Artemis.
(d) Aphrodite.

4. In Book 3, Nestor pledges to sacrifice a gold-tipped _______________ in Athene's honor.
(a) Heifer.
(b) Bull.
(c) Osprey.
(d) Spear.

5. Why were Menelaus and his ships stuck for 20 days?
(a) He wanted to acquire more treasure.
(b) No winds stirred.
(c) He failed to make a proper sacrifice.
(d) He was disoriented.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Menelaus first reveal regarding Odysseus when Telemachus tells Menelaus who he is and the purpose of his visit?

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

3. What form does Athena take to guide Odysseus to Alcinous' palace?

4. What skill are Phaecian men skilled beyond others?

5. According to Nestor, who wanted the Achaeans to suffer on the way home from Troy?

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