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The Odyssey
Homer
Study Guide
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Summary
Plot Overview
Key Questions and Answers
What Does the Ending Mean?
Summary & Analysis
Books 1–2
Books 3–4
Books 5–6
Books 7–8
Book 9
Books 10–11
Books 12–14
Books 15–16
Books 17–18
Books 19–20
Books 21–22
Books 23–24
Video Plot Summary
Characters
Character List
Odysseus
Telemachus
Penelope
Athena
Calypso
Circe
Main Ideas
Themes
Plot Analysis
Protagonist
Antagonist
Setting
Motifs
Symbols
Genre
Allusions
Style
Point of View
Tone
Foreshadowing
Key Facts
What makes Odysseus “the man of twists and turns”?
Quotes
Important Quotations Explained
Quotes By Theme
Homecoming
Divine justice
Cunning
Quotes By Section
Books 1–2
Books 3–4
Books 5–6
Books 7–8
Book 9
Books 10–11
Books 12–14
Books 15–16
Books 17–18
Books 19–20
Books 21–22
Books 23–24
Quotes By Character
Odysseus
Telemachus
Athena
Penelope
Circe
Calypso
Quotes By Symbol
Food
The Wedding Bed
Further Study
Context
Hospitality in Ancient Greece
The Odyssey and The Fantastic Journey
Movie Adaptations
Full Book Quiz
Section Quizzes
Character List
Analysis of Major Characters
Themes, Motifs, and Symbols
Books 1-2
Books 3-4
Books 5-6
Books 7-8
Book 9
Books 10-11
Books 12-14
Books 15-16
Books 17-18
Books 19-20
Books 21-22
Books 23-24
Study Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading
Companion Texts
Writing Help
How to Write Literary Analysis
Suggested Essay Topics
Sample A+ Essay
How to Cite This SparkNote
Further Study
Books 17-18 Quiz
Further Study
Books 17-18 Quiz
1
of 5
Why does Telemachus want the gifts from Menelaus to be kept outside the palace?
He is afraid that Penelope will want them.
He is afraid that they will be used as weapons.
He is afraid the suitors will steal them.
He is afraid Odysseus would disapprove.
2
of 5
How do the other suitors greet the disguised Odysseus?
They welcome him as competition.
They insult and beat him.
They let him in on their plans.
They recognize him as Odysseus.
3
of 5
How does Odysseus respond to Amphinomus, who toasts his victory?
He warns him to leave the palace.
He threatens to fight him immediately.
He gives him some of his wealth.
He enables Penelope to entertain him.
4
of 5
What does Athena do to Penelope?
She warns her of the suitors.
She enhances her beauty.
She reveals Odysseus to her.
She forces her to choose a suitor.
5
of 5
What does Athena ask for from the suitors?
More time to make a decision
A challenge to reveal the strongest
Presents to win her hand
Their return to their home kingdoms
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