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The Odyssey

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Characters
- Character List
- Odysseus
- Telemachus
- Penelope
- Athena
- Calypso
- Circe
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- Odysseus
- Telemachus
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- Circe
- Calypso
- Quotes by Setting
- The Mediterranean Coast
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Books 15-16 Quiz

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1 of 5
What does Athena warn Telemachus of in his dreams?

His father's imminent return
The suitors' planned ambush
His mother's failing health
Menelaus and Helen's greed

2 of 5
How does Helen interpret the eagle swooping beside Telemachus?

As an omen for bad luck
As an omen for his upcoming journey
As an omen for Odysseus's return
As an omen for Penelope's marriage

3 of 5
Why won't Telemachus allow the stranger to stay at the palace?

He is afraid of the suitors.
He doesn't trust the strangers.
He thinks Eumaeus is crazy.
He is worried about his mother.

4 of 5
What do Telemachus and Odysseus want to do with the suitors?

Imprison them
Return them to their homes
Let the gods deal with them
Slaughter them

5 of 5
What does Amphinomus encourage the rest of the suitors to wait for?

Penelope's invitation into the palace
A positive sign from the gods
Odysseus's return from his travels
Telemachus's return from his travels

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