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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Nausicaa go to the river in Book 6?
(a) She wants to enjoy the day with her maids, playing ball.
(b) She needs to bathe.
(c) She needs to do the wash for her family.
(d) She wants to find a husband.

3. 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 mist before their eyes.
(c) She transforms into an osprey before their eyes.
(d) She transforms into a heifer before their eyes.

4. To whom does Odysseus pray while in the meadow awaiting the appropriate time to arrive at the palace in Book 6?
(a) Poseidon.
(b) Apollo.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Athene.

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 horses and one of his sons.
(d) Nestor gives Telemachus supplies and a guide.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the purpose of Telemachus' quest?

2. Penelope learns about the suitors' plan for Telemachus from a page, but what does she learn from her sister's phantom?

3. Where does Telemachus stay when Nestor's feast is over?

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

5. What does Ino give Odysseus to save his life when he loses his raft to Poseidon?

(see the answer key)

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