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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat is Odysseus disguised as?A rich king.A knight.A beggar.He arrives as his true self.
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the challenge that Penelope creates for the suitors?They must shoot Odysseus' bow through a series of axe handles.The have to be able to pull Odysseus' bow.They have to win a sword fight.The men must prove how much money they have and what they will offer her for her hand in marriage.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhy does Telemachus think Odysseus is a god at first?He believes it is the ghost of his father.He believes Odysseus is a god because he changed from a beggar to a handsome man.He showed up with other gods.He believes Odysseus is a god because he has powers that the average man does not.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhy does Eurymachus feel that Odysseus should spare the rest of the suitors after killing Antinous?They take the blame for what they have done and are sorry.Antinous was holding them hostage.Antinous forced them to court Penelope.They were following Antinous and should not be held responsible.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceHow does Penelope know that the beggar is truly her husband?She sees his face and immediately knows it is Odysseus.He knows the secret that the bed cannot be moved.She recognizes his voice.She refuses to believe that her husband is alive.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceFor how many years was Odysseus away from his home in Ithaca?10 years15 years20 years25 years
- 7. Multiple ChoiceArgos/Argus is Odysseus’ dog who is now treated like rubbish.TrueFalse
- 8. Multiple ChoiceTo whom does Odysseus reveal his identity during the contest?AthenaPenelopeSwineherd and cowherdJustin Bieber
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThe first person Odysseus shoots with an arrow is:AgamemnonAntinousMenelausEurymachus
- 10. Multiple ChoiceThe suitors lack access to what important items?Food & drinkShowersServing wenchesShields & weapons
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWho appears before Odysseus to inform him of what the situation is at home?AthenaHermesZeusEumaeus
- 12. Multiple ChoiceHow many axehandle eyes does Odysseus shoot an arrow through?712615
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich god or goddess deflects the suitors' arrows?AresApolloAthenaNone of these are correct.
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWho is being described in the following epic simile?
"She made him taller, and massive, too, with crisping hair in curls like petals of wild hyacinth but all red-golden."AntinousTelemachusPolitesOdysseus - 15. Multiple ChoiceOdysseus let _____ of the suitors live.AntinousEurymachusNoneOne
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