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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Athene reveal herself to the men gathered at Nestor's palace?
(a) She transforms into a horse before their eyes.
(b) She transforms into an osprey before their eyes.
(c) She transforms into a heifer before their eyes.
(d) She transforms into mist before their eyes.

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

3. Who helps Telemachus procure a ship and crew to begin his quest?
(a) Athene.
(b) Halitherses.
(c) Laertes.
(d) Mentor.

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 guided by Athene.
(b) Telemachus is bringing an army.
(c) Telemachus is wise beyond his years.
(d) Telemachus isn't coming back.

5. In addition to offering advice, what else does Mentes from Taphos give to Telemachus?
(a) He brings lavish presents.
(b) He gives a prophecy of the gods.
(c) He brings a warning to the suitors.
(d) He gives word of Odysseus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of his six remaining sons does Nestor send with Telemachus in Book 3?

2. Which god(dess) visits Telemachus at the beginning of the poem?

3. Who tells Telemachus that it's time for him to behave like a man, not a child?

4. When captured by Menelaus, who had been stuck for 20 days, what did this being reveal to him to get his freedom?

5. Who reads the sign given while Telemachus calls upon Zeus in Book 2?

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