The Odyssey Quiz | Eight Week Quiz C

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The Odyssey Quiz | Eight Week Quiz C

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does the magic cloud disperse from Odysseus?
(a) When he throws his arms around Arete's knees.
(b) When he enters the castle.
(c) Before he gets to the castle.
(d) While he stares at the abundant garden.

2. Why does Athena speak to Nausicaa in her dreams?
(a) She wants Nausicaa to prepare for her upcoming marriage.
(b) She wants to tell Nausicaa that she hasn't been a good daughter or sister since she hasn't washed the clothes.
(c) She wants others to know that Nausicaa has a connection with the immortals.
(d) She wants Nausicaa to discover Odysseus.

3. After his battle with Poseidon in Book 5, where does Odysseus find shelter in the land on which he has just arrived?
(a) A man approaches and shows him a place used by hunters.
(b) He creates a makeshift shelter with nearby debris.
(c) He goes into the woods and finds a couple of shrubs to provide shelter and comfort.
(d) He decides to go into the hills to find a cave.

4. Floating with the aid of Ino and safe from Poseidon in Book 5, how does Odysseus make it to dry land when he first sees it?
(a) He swims until he finds a beach.
(b) He swims until he finds a river.
(c) He swims until he finds a harbor.
(d) He swims until he finds a boat.

5. While Telemachus is in Lycaedaemon, what plan do the suitors devise to punish Telemachus for leaving?
(a) To discredit him in Ithaca.
(b) To take Penelope away.
(c) To kill him on the open sea.
(d) To steal all his goods.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Halitherses in Book 2, how long will Odysseus be gone before he returns to his friends and family?

2. What is happening in Lacedaemon when Telemachus arrives?

3. Where is Odysseus at the beginning of the poem?

4. What skill are Phaecian men skilled beyond others?

5. How did Odysseus appear after his bath in Book 6?

(see the answer key)

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