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The Odyssey

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- Odysseus
- Telemachus
- Penelope
- Athena
- Calypso
- Circe
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- Odysseus
- Telemachus
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- Circe
- Calypso
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- The Mediterranean Coast
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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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