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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which suitor scorns Odysseus the beggar at the second feast which he attends, in Book 20?
(a) Ctesippus.
(b) Amphinimous.
(c) Eurymachus.
(d) Antinous.

3. What does Eupeithes seek at the assembly after the lords learn of the slaughter of the suitors?
(a) He wants recompense for his son from Odysseus.
(b) He wants the queen to be killed.
(c) He wants revenge against Odysseus for his son, and the others lost to Odysseus.
(d) He wants Odysseus to go into exile.

4. Among the suitors, who tried to use the bow first?
(a) Eurymachus.
(b) Peisander.
(c) Antinous.
(d) Leiodes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book 23, now that the fight with the suitors is over, what does Odysseus tell Telemachus to do?

2. Why doesn't Telemachus want his treasures taken to his house?

3. Which suitor has a "bad feeling" after Odysseus the beggar tries to warn him of impending danger in Book 18?

4. Who is the first in the hall to notice Odysseus the beggar?

5. In addition to Odysseus and Penelope, who knew the secret of the bed?

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