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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 6.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Who tells Telemachus that it's time for him to behave like a man, not a child?
(a) Antinous.
(b) Penelope.
(c) Laertes.
(d) Mentes.
2. How long have the suitors been coming to Odysseus' home?
(a) Four years.
(b) Six years.
(c) More than three years.
(d) A couple of years.
3. Why does Athena speak to Nausicaa in her dreams?
(a) She wants Nausicaa to prepare for her upcoming marriage.
(b) She wants Nausicaa to discover Odysseus.
(c) She wants to tell Nausicaa that she hasn't been a good daughter or sister since she hasn't washed the clothes.
(d) She wants others to know that Nausicaa has a connection with the immortals.
4. Helen and Menelaus tell tales of Odysseus' exploits in Troy. What story does Menelaus tell?
(a) Menelaus gives Odysseus credit for keeping the men still and quiet inside the horse.
(b) Menelaus gives Odysseus credit forbuilding the horse so they wouldn't be detected.
(c) Menelaus gives Odysseus credit for gaining access and intelligence of Troy in the first place.
(d) Menelaus gives Odysseus credit for contriving of the horse
5. Where does Calypso find Odysseus to tell him the news of his ordered release in Book 5?
(a) He's out in the forest building a hut.
(b) He's crying on the beach.
(c) He's in her grotto asleep.
(d) He's swimming.
Short Answer Questions
1. How did Odysseus appear after his bath in Book 6?
2. How does Athene reveal herself to the men gathered at Nestor's palace?
3. As a result of the meeting of the assembly in Book 2, what do the suitors decide to do?
4. Athene instructs Nestor to help Telemachus on the next leg of his journey. What does he supply?
5. Where did Nestor last see Odysseus?
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