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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Teiresias' shade, what will help Odysseus and his crew make it home safely?
(a) They need to sacrifice one of sun's cattle to appease Poseidon.
(b) They need to make a trip to Olympus.
(c) They need to stay and question more spirits.
(d) They need to leave the cattle of the sun unharmed when they land on his island.

2. Calypso gives Odysseus many things to help him on his way including supplies for making his ship, provisions for his journey, and a(n) _____________.
(a) Oarsmen.
(b) Rudder.
(c) Enchanted sail.
(d) Gentle breeze.

3. How many men does Odysseus lose to the Cyclops?
(a) 4.
(b) 8.
(c) 2.
(d) 6.

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

5. How does Eurylochus convince Odysseus to land on Thrinacia?
(a) Odysseus is out of touch with his crew.
(b) His men are tired and hungry. They need a break from the sea.
(c) Odysseus is reckless and has lost a lot of crew. They don't trust what he says.
(d) They might not see land for days.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why were Menelaus and his ships stuck for 20 days?

2. Where did Menelaus get the gift he gave to Telemachus?

3. According to Book 4, who did Menelaus capture?

4. Which god(dess) visits Telemachus at the beginning of the poem?

5. By what type of people did the Phaecians once live?

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