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
the swineherd Eumaeus
Eumǽus and Euryeicla (Odysseus's mother) illustrate the theme of
family relationships
the role of the hero.
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 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 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?
The suitors are clever and daring.
There are far too many suitors.
Telémachus resents the suitors for all of the following reasons EXCEPT
they have tried to murder him.
they have physically harmed his mother.
What happens in the episode involving Odysseus’ dog, Argus, in the excerpt from the Odyssey, Part 2?
When Argus hears Odysseus’ voice after twenty years, he recognizes Odysseus.
Argus no longer recognizes Odysseus even though Odysseus trained him as a puppy.
The life and death of the dog Argos shows the theme of
heroism
loyalty
The suitors might be described as all of the following EXCEPT
honorable
hypocritical
Which statement best summarizes Odysseus’ actions during the bow contest?
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
All of the following words apply to Odysseus EXCEPT
patient
crafty
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 unforgiving.
By the end of The Odyssey of Homer, how has Telémachus changed?
He is deeply in love.
He has proved his manhood in battle.
The slaughter of the suitors illustrates the theme of
fate and justice.
long journeys.
What does Athena do during the battle with the suitors?
brings Odysseus his shield, spear, and
helmet
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 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 does Penelope test Odysseus toward the end of the excerpt from the Odyssey, Part 2?
She wants to know if he is truly her husband
She wants him to demonstrate to the people that he is really their king
Which of the following traits might justify labeling Odysseus the first “modern hero”?
He is loyal to his wife.
He is a human being with character flaws.
Which of these character traits does Penelope embody in the excerpt from the Odyssey, Part 2?
