Odyssey book 7

How does Athene disguise herself at the start of book 7?

• Young fisherman

• Young girl

• Old man

• Slave woman

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When does Athena’s magic mist, protecting Odysseus, disappear?

• When he reaches the palace

• When he sees Arête

• When he clutches Arete’s knees

• When he begins to speak

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What does Odysseus NOT see when he gazes at Alcinous’ palace?

• Gold and silver “Robot” dogs

• A glow

• Large orchard

• Leaves of a tall poplar

Who prompts Xenia when they hear Odysseus’ supplicant plea?

• Alcinous

• Eumaeus

• Echeneus

• Arete

To whom does Alcinous offer the drink offerings to?

• Zeus, patron of suppliants

• Poseidon, earth-shaker

• Giant-slayer Hermes

• Owl-eyed Athena

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Why is Alcinous suspicious of Odysseus?

• Nausicaa has already warned him about Odysseus being dodgy

• He rarely sees mortals in Scherie

• He is wearing clothes made by his wife

• He thinks the gods are playing a trick on him

What does Odysseus NOT reveal about himself?

• That he has been in a storm

• He is being pursued by Poseidon

• His name

• His homeland

• His homeland

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Why does Arete grill Odysseus about his identity?

• He smells like her perfume

• He is wearing her clothes

• He is wearing clothes made by her

• He looks familiar

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What does Alcinous offer Odysseus?

• Food

• Drink

• Transport

• His daughter

What does Arete organise?

• The assembly

• A wedding

• A sacrifice

• A bed