The Odyssey part 2 JS
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Who first gives food and shelter to Odysseus on Ithaca?
Who first gives food and shelter to Odysseus on Ithaca?
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Eumǽus and Euryeicla (Odysseus's mother) illustrate the theme of
Eumǽus and Euryeicla (Odysseus's mother) illustrate the theme of
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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?
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?
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Part B Which passage from the excerpt from the Odyssey, Part 2, best supports the answer to Part A?
Part B Which passage from the excerpt from the Odyssey, Part 2, best supports the answer to Part A?
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In the selection from the Odyssey, Part 2, why does Telemachus most fear that Odysseus cannot succeed against the suitors?
In the selection from the Odyssey, Part 2, why does Telemachus most fear that Odysseus cannot succeed against the suitors?
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Telémachus resents the suitors for all of the following reasons EXCEPT
Telémachus resents the suitors for all of the following reasons EXCEPT
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What happens in the episode involving Odysseus’ dog, Argus, in the excerpt from the Odyssey, Part 2?
What happens in the episode involving Odysseus’ dog, Argus, in the excerpt from the Odyssey, Part 2?
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The life and death of the dog Argos shows the theme of
The life and death of the dog Argos shows the theme of
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The suitors might be described as all of the following EXCEPT
The suitors might be described as all of the following EXCEPT
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What does Odysseus show to his servants to prove who he is?
What does Odysseus show to his servants to prove who he is?
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Which statement best summarizes Odysseus’ actions during the bow contest?
Which statement best summarizes Odysseus’ actions during the bow contest?
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Which attitude or talent most clearly helps Odysseus triumph in the bow-and-arrow challenge in the excerpt from the Odyssey, Part 2?
Which attitude or talent most clearly helps Odysseus triumph in the bow-and-arrow challenge in the excerpt from the Odyssey, Part 2?
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All of the following words apply to Odysseus EXCEPT
All of the following words apply to Odysseus EXCEPT
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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?
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?
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By the end of The Odyssey of Homer, how has Telémachus changed?
By the end of The Odyssey of Homer, how has Telémachus changed?
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The slaughter of the suitors illustrates the theme of
The slaughter of the suitors illustrates the theme of
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What does Athena do during the battle with the suitors?
What does Athena do during the battle with the suitors?
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Why is Penelope skeptical that this is Odysseus?
Why is Penelope skeptical that this is Odysseus?
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Odysseus believes that no one but a god could have moved his bed because
Odysseus believes that no one but a god could have moved his bed because
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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?
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?
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Why does Penelope test Odysseus toward the end of the excerpt from the Odyssey, Part 2?
Why does Penelope test Odysseus toward the end of the excerpt from the Odyssey, Part 2?
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Which of the following traits might justify labeling Odysseus the first “modern hero”?
Which of the following traits might justify labeling Odysseus the first “modern hero”?
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Which of these character traits does Penelope embody in the excerpt from the Odyssey, Part 2?
Which of these character traits does Penelope embody in the excerpt from the Odyssey, Part 2?