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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Book 4, Helen and Menelaus tell tales of Odysseus' exploits in Troy. What story does Helen tell?
(a) The day Odysseus got into the city in a beggar's disguise without suspicion.
(b) The day Odysseus brought her from Priam's house.
(c) The day Odysseus took her maid as a hostage to flee Troy.
(d) The day Odysseus built the Trojan horse.

2. What is Nestor doing when Telemachus arrives in Pylos?
(a) He is holding a feast in honor of Athene.
(b) He is holding a feast in honor of Poseidon.
(c) He is holding a feast in honor of Hermes.
(d) He is holding a feast in honor of Zeus.

3. Who tells Telemachus that it's time for him to behave like a man, not a child?
(a) Antinous.
(b) Laertes.
(c) Mentes.
(d) Penelope.

4. Penelope learns about the suitors' plan for Telemachus from a page, but what does she learn from her sister's phantom?
(a) Telemachus is bringing an army.
(b) Telemachus is wise beyond his years.
(c) Telemachus is guided by Athene.
(d) Telemachus isn't coming back.

5. Which of his six remaining sons does Nestor send with Telemachus in Book 3?
(a) Perseus.
(b) Peisistratus.
(c) Arteus.
(d) Thrasymedes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nestor tell Telemachus about his relationship with Odysseus?

2. What is the purpose of Telemachus' quest?

3. Where is Telemachus going during this journey?

4. How many times has the meeting of the assembly occurred since Odysseus left?

5. What does Telemachus seek from the assembly above all?

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