Odyssey Book 16

(P 369) How does Odysseus know the person coming is friendly, when he is at the swineherd's home?

• He recognizes the person's voice.

• The dogs recognize the person.

• The swineherd is not concerned.

• Athena tells him in advance.

(P 370) Lines 17-23 have an epic simile in them. What two things are being compared?

• A dog and his master to a relationship between two people.

• Odysseus to a long lost traveler.

• The swineherd and Telemachus to father and son.

• none of the above.

We know that Telemachus is getting ready to be reunited with his ACTUAL father, but Telemachus does not realize that. This is an example of ___.

• verbal irony

• metaphor

• epithet

• dramatic irony

What does the swineherd Eumaeus report about Penelope in line 40 (p 370)?

• She is physically ill.

• She has been loyal to Odysseus.

• She is making preparations to marry.

• She is angry with Telemachus.

What does Athena tell Odysseus before she makes him look beautiful again? (374 line 167 - 375 line 172).

• It is time to reveal himself; she is ready to fight!

• She can't stand him looking so bad any longer.

• She is afraid someone will hurt him because of his appearance.

• Telemachus won't believe it is him unless she changes him.

There is an epic simile on p 376 (lines 216-219). Check the TWO things that are being compared in the simile.

• Telemachus and Odysseus's wailing

• Hunters seeking eagles or vultures

• Baby birds, fledglings, in their nests

• Eagles or vultures who have lost their babies

On p 377, lines 247-254, Telemachus provides an account of the suitors who are in the house. Count them up. How many suitors are there, including the additional people they brought?

• 108

• 52

• 118

• 12

What EPITHET does the translator provide for Odysseus on p 378, line 266?

• Godlike

• Great strategist

• Veteran

• Co-conspirator

Check the items below that Odysseus tells Telemachus to do on pages 378-9, lines 266-310.

• Defend Odysseus if they insult him.

• Ask them to stop what they are doing.

• Hide the weapons in the storage room upstairs.

• Tell Penelope that Odysseus is back.

• Leave out two swords, two spears and two shields for them.