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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Odysseus tells Eumaeus his story in Book 14, how does he say he earns a living and makes a name for himself?
(a) As a soldier.
(b) As a scholar.
(c) As a priest.
(d) As a pirate.

2. How many youths are chosen for the black ship that Alcinous will provide Odysseus?
(a) 42.
(b) 50.
(c) 22.
(d) 52.

3. Who betrayed Penelope's loom of deceit?
(a) Her slave maids told the suitors after three years.
(b) She was caught by the suitors in the fourth year.
(c) It took them two years, but they figured it out themselves.
(d) She was caught by the suitors after five years.

4. What makes Irus nervous about his fight with Odysseus the beggar?
(a) The suitors have threatened to drag him out by his feet if he loses.
(b) Irus sees his muscular chest.
(c) The old man has muscular thighs.
(d) Athene sends a cold wind to give him a chill.

5. According to Circe, how should Odysseus get past the Sirens while listening to their song?
(a) He should be taken below deck.
(b) He just shouldn't listen to their song.
(c) He should be bound to the mast.
(d) He should be fine without any precautions.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells Telemachus that it's time for him to behave like a man, not a child?

2. While making announcements after Mentes' visit in Book 1, what else does Telemachus tell the suitors of his hall?

3. Who does Telemachus first slay among the suitors during the battle in the hall?

4. What is unique about Demodocus the bard?

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

(see the answer key)

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