Odyssey 10th Grade Flashcard

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Why does Odysseus tell Penelope there will be trouble at the end of book 23?

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He has killed all the suitors, who were the top young men of Ithaca.

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The goddess Athena is associated with ________ and _________.

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wisdom and battle strategy

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Who is the son of Odysseus?

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Telemachus

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How does Eurycleia recognize that the stranger is Odysseus?

Back

the scar from the boar's tusk

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What is the solution that Zeus comes up with to resolve the conflict between Odysseus and his men and those who are planning to attack them?

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Zeus proposes peace.

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What is the significance of the suitors in Odysseus's home?

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They represent the chaos and disrespect in Odysseus's absence.

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What role does Athena play in Odysseus's journey?

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She acts as his protector and guide, providing wisdom and assistance.

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What is the importance of Telemachus's journey in the Odyssey?

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It symbolizes growth and the search for identity.

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How does Odysseus prove his identity to Penelope?

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He describes their bed, which he built himself.

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What does the scar from the boar's tusk symbolize?

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It represents Odysseus's past and his experiences.