The Odyssey Book 20 to 24

What character recognizes Odysseus by the scar on his knee?

• the nurse Eurycleia

• his wife Penelope

What is the first task Penelope challenges the suitors to complete?

• to string Odysseus's bow

• to clean the Augean stables

What is the second task that the suitors must complete to earn Penelope's hand in marriage?

• shoot an arrow through the handles of 12 axes

• shoot the apple off of Penelope's head

Believing she may never be reunited with her husband, what does Penelope pray for?

• death

• forgiveness

Who nearly strings Odysseus's bow?

• Telemachus

• Antinous

Once he completes the tasks, which of the suitors does Odysseus spare?

• none

• Antinous

How does Penelope test the old beggar to determine it is Odysseus?

• she asks him to move the bed

• she questions him about the scar on his knee

Who is the last family member Odysseus is reunited with?

• Laertes

• Argos