The Odyssey: Book 4

In which city-state does Book 4 take place?

• Ithaca

• Pylos

• Athens

• Sparta

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The King of this city-state is:

• Agamemnon

• Menelaus

• Megapenthes

• Nestor

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Who accompanies Telemachus on his journey in Book 4?

• Nestor's son, Pisistratus

• Antinous

• Laertes

• Athena

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How does Menelaus know that these visitors are noble?

• They come bearing gifts

• They have scepters in hand

• They look like they've been blessed by Zeus

• They tell him so

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What is Menelaus' epithet?

• fair-brained

• red-haired

• kind-hearted

• swift-footed

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Which of the following is an example of Xenia?

• "Help yourself to food, and welcome! Once you'ved dined, we'll ask you who you are."

• "He passed them a fat rich loin with his own hands, the choicest part."

• "Unhitch their team. And bring them in, strangers, guests, to share our flowing feast."

• All of the above.

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What is being celebrated when Telemachus arrives?

• A sacrifice to the gods

• A tribute to Agamemnon

• A joint wedding of both of Menelaus' children

• A feast for Christmas

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When Helen tells the story of Troy, who does she blame for being taken away?

• Athena

• Zeus

• Posiedon

• Aphrodite

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Was Helen able to recognize Odysseus when she saw him in Troy?

• Yes

• No

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Telemachus asks Menelaus for news of Odysseus. What news is Menelaus able to share?

• Odysseus is dead

• Odysseus is sleeping downstairs

• Odysseus is alive and being held captive by Calypso

• Odysseus remarried and has two daughters

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