"They Odyssey," Books 1-3

Who is the translator of the version of the Odyssey we are reading?

• Homer

• Emily Wilson

• Dr. Leventhal

• Odysseus

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T/F: The Odyssey takes place in Athens.

• True

• False

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What is the name of Odysseus's wife?

• Pallas

• Calypso

• Penelope

• Helen

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What of the name of the city to which Telemachus travels to learn about where his father is.

• Ithaca

• Troy

• Sparta

• Pylos

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T/F: Athena accompanies Telemachus to Pylos so that he may learn about where his father is.

• True

• False

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T/F: Athena reveals herself to Telemachus before they arrive in Pylos.

• True

• False

T/F: Athena also reveals herself to their hosts in Pylos as soon as she and Telemachus arrive?

• True

• False

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T/F: During the feast at Nestor's home, Telemachus learns that his father is still alive and on his way home.

• True

• False

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What cultural practice is Nestor following by offering Athena and Telemachus a feast and gifts with which to return home?

• Democracy

• A religious holiday

• Xenia

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At the end of the feast, to whom do Nestor and his guests pray?

• Hera

• Poseidon

• Athena

• Aphrodite

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