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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Eurymachus offer Odysseus in Book 22 from the remaining suitors to make amends for their behavior at his house for so long?

2. What time of day do Odysseus and the Phaecians set sail in Book 13?

3. In Book 24, which of the suitors' shades tells the tale of their death to Agamemnon?

4. How does Athene disguise Odysseus on Ithaca?

5. In Book 19, what does Odysseus the beggar tell Penelope has kept Odysseus away so long?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Odyssey is the story of Odysseus' homeward journey. However, Telemachus also makes a journey. Compare and contrast Odyssesus and Telemachus' journeys. Which man experiences greater change as a result from his journey? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Sociologists can glean quite a bit of information about a culture from surviving literature. Use The Odyssey to illuminate the values of this society. What ideals are valued? What are some distinguishing characteristic of the Ancient Achaeans?

Essay Topic 3

Evaluate Odysseus as hero. Is he a worthy hero or is he too selfish? Use evidence from the text to support your position.

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