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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Book 13, what else does Alcinous decide to give Odysseus once his tale is over?
(a) More gold.
(b) A cauldron and a large tripod.
(c) More garments.
(d) Some cattle.

2. Who does Telemachus first slay among the suitors during the battle in the hall?
(a) Eurymachus.
(b) Amphinomous.
(c) Antinous.
(d) Peisander.

3. How does Eurycleia recognize Odysseus the beggar as Odysseus in Book 19?
(a) She recognizes his style of speech.
(b) She recognizes his voice.
(c) She feels his scar when when she washes his feet.
(d) She notices his birthmark.

4. What caused Telemachus to disband the feast after the fight of Irus and Odysseus the beggar?
(a) The food has run out for the evening.
(b) Eurymachus abused a servant.
(c) Eurymachus throws a stool at Odysseus the beggar.
(d) The suitors started fighting among themselves.

5. How does the shepherd from the mainland treat Odysseus the beggar when he first meets him at the palace courtyard?
(a) He ignores him completely.
(b) He greets him.
(c) He shows the beggar honor and respect.
(d) He treats the beggar rudely.

6. Where is Telemachus supposed to put all the fighting gear that lies about Odysseus' hall?
(a) In a corner of the lofty chamber.
(b) In a storage room.
(c) He's not to touch it, because it will arouse suspicion.
(d) In his mother's room.

7. In Book 22, which suitor is killed first?
(a) Eurymachus.
(b) Peisander.
(c) Amphinomous.
(d) Antinous.

8. To whom does Odysseus pray the next morning after speaking with Penelope alone, looking for a sign?
(a) Athene.
(b) Hermes.
(c) Artemis.
(d) Zeus.

9. What gift does Helen give to Telemachus as he is preparing to leave Lacedaemon?
(a) The text never describes her gift.
(b) A beautiful embroidered robe for his future bride.
(c) Goblets of silver to use at his wedding feast.
(d) A jewel that sparkled like a star.

10. What is the name Odysseus the beggar gives as his own in Book 19?
(a) Iphitus.
(b) Deucalion.
(c) Idomeneus.
(d) Aethon.

11. Which suitor eases Penelope's fears for her son in Book 16?
(a) Medon.
(b) Antinous.
(c) Eurymachus.
(d) Amphinomus.

12. Why is Telemachus skeptical that he and Odysseus can handle the suitors without help?
(a) Odysseus has suffered for many years and it's taken a toll on his body.
(b) There are more than 100 suitors haunting their halls.
(c) Telemachus is untried in battle.
(d) Odysseus isn't as young as he used to be.

13. Why does Odysseus find sleep difficult in his home in Book 20?
(a) He wishes to be in his marriage bed.
(b) With the old body that Athene has given, he has many aches and pains.
(c) He picked an uncomfortable spot to keep up his rouse.
(d) He's wondering how he is going to slay the suitors alone.

14. In Book 14, where does a disguised Odysseus tell Eumaeus he is from when asked?
(a) Troy.
(b) Ithaca.
(c) Pylos.
(d) Crete.

15. What gift does Menelaus give to Telemachus as they part company in Book 15?
(a) A tapestry woven by Athena.
(b) A well-wrought bowl made by Hephaestus.
(c) A cauldron used by the oracles.
(d) A pair of mules.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book 16, Where do Telemachus' gifts go?

2. What does Theoclymenus tell Penelope about the omen of the birds?

3. How is Odysseus, the old stranger, received by the swineherd in Book 14?

4. How does Telemachus react to his mother's contest in Book 21?

5. Why are there so few boars among Odysseus' swine in Book 14?

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