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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. While making announcements after Mentes' visit in Book 1, what else does Telemachus tell the suitors of his hall?
(a) Odysseus is alive, and he's going to find him.
(b) They can stay as long as they like.
(c) Odysseus is dead.
(d) He will be King of Ithaca.

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

4. According to Book 4, who did Menelaus capture?
(a) Poseidon.
(b) Proteus.
(c) Eidothea.
(d) Athena.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In order to tell Telemachus of Odysseus' fate, where does Menelaus' tale begin?

2. How did Odysseus anger the god(dess) who seeks to punish him in Book 1?

3. Who led the group which wanted to leave Troy immediately after the war?

4. In Book 4, Helen and Menelaus tell tales of Odysseus' exploits in Troy. What story does Helen tell?

5. How does Penelope keep from marrying one of the suitors?

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