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The Odyssey

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- Odysseus
- Telemachus
- Penelope
- Athena
- Calypso
- Circe
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- Odysseus
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- The Mediterranean Coast
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Books 19-20 Quiz

Further Study Books 19-20 Quiz

1 of 5
What do Telemachus and Odysseus do while the suitors are sleeping?

Get some sleep as well
Hide the suitors' weapons
Secretly meet with Penelope
Pray for Athena's guidance

2 of 5
How does Eurycleia recognize Odysseus?

The sound of his voice
The way he gazes at Penelope
An old scar on his foot
Athena reveals him to her

3 of 5
What does Penelope resolve to do after her nightmare?

Tell the suitors to return home
Choose a new husband
Search harder for Odysseus
Run off with the beggar

4 of 5
What does Athena believe will help Odysseus and Telemachus in their plan?

The gods
Their family line
The suitors' stupidity
Weapons

5 of 5
What does Theoclymenus interpret as a bad omen?

Ctesippus throwing a cow's hoof
Thunder and lightning
Blood covering the walls
An eagle swooping overhead

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