2. 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.

3. Odysseus and his men have just landed on an island after the lotus-eaters. Why does Odysseus leave this place the next morning?
(a) He wants to gather more treasure.
(b) He wants to hurry home because he has a bad feeling.
(c) He wants to please Zeus since they've angered him.
(d) He wants to investigate another island from which smoke can be seen.

4. Telemachus is overrun with ________, who sponge off of him and his estate, making no amends.
(a) Relatives.
(b) Sailors.
(c) Soldiers.
(d) Suitors.

5. How long do Odysseus and his men stay with Circe in Book 10?
(a) One year.
(b) One season.
(c) One week.
(d) One month.

6. 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) Rudder.
(b) Oarsmen.
(c) Gentle breeze.
(d) Enchanted sail.

7. Who gets Telemachus' supplies of wine and barley for his quest?
(a) Eurycleia.
(b) Mentor.
(c) Athene.
(d) Penelope.

8. Why, despite taking an oath, does Odysseus' crew slay some cattle of the Sun?
(a) They're bored.
(b) They've run out of food.
(c) They don't care about the warning Odysseus issued.
(d) Eurylochus says that Odysseus is keeping the cattle for himself.

9. What does Circe turn Odysseus' crew into in Book 10?
(a) Pigs.
(b) Wolves.
(c) Lions.
(d) Deer.

10. 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.

11. In Book 5, who orders Odysseus' release from Calypso?
(a) Poseidon.
(b) Hermes.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Athene.

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

13. How long have the suitors been coming to Odysseus' home?
(a) Six years.
(b) More than three years.
(c) Four years.
(d) A couple of years.

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

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