The Odyssey Book 23

Why was Penelope afraid?

• she thought the Gds were playing a trick on her

• Eurycleia was not loyal

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What type of tree does Odysseus make the bed of?

• Maple
• Apple
• Birch
• Olive

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Who tells Penelope about the return of Odysseus? 

• Telemachus
• Athena
• Nurse
• Odysseus

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How did Penelope know it was really him?

• The scar on his foot.
• The secret of the bed.
• She never knew for sure.
• The Nurse confirmed it.

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What does the Nurse compare Odysseus to?

• Tree
• Eagle
• Sword
• Lion

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Where does Odysseus tell Penelope he will be going after their night together?

• To visit his father.
• To sacrifice to Poseidon.
• To kill the suitors that ran away.
• He tells her nothing.

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What does Penelope do when she first sees Odysseus?

• Hugs him.
• Slaps him.
• Sits in silence.
• Cries.

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What color are Athena's eyes?

• Black
• Grey
• Never mentioned.
• Green

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What does Athena do for Odysseus? 

• Kills Telemachus
• Makes Penelope fall in love with him again.
• Keeps everyone away from his bedchamber.
• Holds back Dawn.

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Who wins Penelope's bow contest?

• Odysseus
• Telemachus
• Antinous
• Eurymachus

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