What does Odysseus show to his servants to prove who he is?
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Why is Penelope skeptical that this is Odysseus?
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Who first gives food and shelter to Odysseus on Ithaca?
his son, Telemachus
his wife, Penelope
the swineherd Eumaeus
Eumǽus and Euryeicla (Odysseus's mother) illustrate the theme of
the role of the hero.
family relationships
long journeys.
The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B.
Part A In the excerpt from the Odyssey, Part 2, why does Telemachus doubt
that Odysseus is who he claims to be?
Odysseus lacks noble qualities, suggesting that he is not a true king.
Odysseus is not surrounded by his crew, suggesting that he has failed as a leader of men.
Odysseus has a magically altered appearance, suggesting that there is a trick at work.
Part B Which passage from the excerpt from the Odyssey, Part 2, best supports the answer to Part A?
“This is not princely, to be swept / away by wonder at your father’s presence.”
“I am that father whom your boyhood lacked / and suffered pain for lack of. I am he.”
“I swear you were in rags and old, / and here you stand like one of the immortals!”
In the selection from the Odyssey, Part 2, why does Telemachus most fear that Odysseus cannot succeed against the suitors?
There are far too many suitors.
The suitors are clever and daring.
Odysseus has grown old.
Telémachus resents the suitors for all of the following reasons EXCEPT
they have physically harmed his mother.
they have taken over his house.
they have tried to murder him.
What happens in the episode involving Odysseus’ dog, Argus, in the excerpt from the Odyssey, Part 2?
Odysseus asks Eumaeus to take care of Argus because Argus has been abandoned.
Argus no longer recognizes Odysseus even though Odysseus trained him as a puppy.
When Argus hears Odysseus’ voice after twenty years, he recognizes Odysseus.
The life and death of the dog Argos shows the theme of
youth
loyalty
heroism
The suitors might be described as all of the following EXCEPT
hypocritical
honorable
lovesick
Which statement best summarizes Odysseus’ actions during the bow contest?
Odysseus laughs as the suitors check the bow.
Odysseus checks the bow, strings it, and shoots it.
Odysseus pleads with Penelope to let him enter.
Which attitude or talent most clearly helps Odysseus triumph in the bow-and-arrow challenge in the excerpt from the Odyssey, Part 2?
his great skill at archery
his pride in his heritage
his loyalty to the gods
All of the following words apply to Odysseus EXCEPT
intelligent
crafty
patient
To Eurymachus’ offer in the excerpt from the Odyssey, Part 2, Odysseus makes this reply.
“Not for the whole treasure of your fathers, all you enjoy, lands, flocks, or any gold put up by others, would I hold my hand. There will be killing till the score is paid.”
What does this reply tell the reader most clearly about the character of Odysseus?
He is prosperous.
He is modest.
He is unforgiving.
By the end of The Odyssey of Homer, how has Telémachus changed?
He has become a ruthless tyrant.
He is deeply in love.
He has proved his manhood in battle.
The slaughter of the suitors illustrates the theme of
family relationships.
long journeys.
fate and justice.
What does Athena do during the battle with the suitors?
brings Odysseus his shield, spear, and
helmet
locks the doors of the Great Hall
makes it known that she supports
Odysseus
Odysseus believes that no one but a god could have moved his bed because
he built it from a tree still rooted in the ground
he inlaid the bed with silver, gold, and
ivory
he put a secret symbol in the bed before he left
In the excerpt from the Odyssey, Part 2, Penelope makes this statement to Odysseus after he reveals his identity.
“... I armed myself long ago against the frauds of men, impostors who might come—and all those many whose underhanded ways bring evil on! ...”
What is she explaining to her husband?
why she felt the need to test him
why she remained faithful to him
why she chose to let him sleep alone
Why does Penelope test Odysseus toward the end of the excerpt from the Odyssey, Part 2?
She wants to know more details about the Trojan War.
She wants him to demonstrate to the people that he is really their king
She wants to know if he is truly her husband
Which of the following traits might justify labeling Odysseus the first “modern hero”?
He is free of self-doubt.
He is a human being with character flaws.
He is loyal to his wife.
Which of these character traits does Penelope embody in the excerpt from the Odyssey, Part 2?
