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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What sign is witnessed by the entire assembly when Telemachus calls upon Zeus for justice in Book 2?
(a) Lightning strikes a tree.
(b) Two eagles fly overhead.
(c) Flames burst out in the center of the meeting.
(d) A woman screams and wails.

2. In Book 7, why does Athena cloak Odysseus in clouds on his walk to the palace?
(a) She doesn't want her uncle, Poseidon, to see that Odysseus has landed safely.
(b) She doesn't want Odysseus to get distracted.
(c) Phaecians don't like strangers.
(d) Phaecians are so friendly that he might be offered hospitality before he reaches Alcinous' palace.

3. How does Penelope keep from marrying one of the suitors?
(a) She employs piety and sacrifice.
(b) She practices prophecy and witchcraft.
(c) She uses cunning and craft.
(d) She uses sickness and excuses.

4. What is unique about Demodocus the bard?
(a) He can play a tune he's heard only once.
(b) He is a son of a Muse.
(c) He is completely deaf.
(d) He is blind but gifted with delightful song.

5. What color yarn does Nausicaa's mother spin?
(a) Meadow green.
(b) Sea purple.
(c) Sky blue.
(d) Sun-drenched gold.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Telemachus going during this journey?

2. Who speaks up in Book 7 to ask that Odysseus be given a seat in the court of Alcinous since he has come as a supplicant?

3. Where does Calypso find Odysseus to tell him the news of his ordered release in Book 5?

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

5. Athene instructs Nestor to help Telemachus on the next leg of his journey. What does he supply?

(see the answer key)

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