Odyssey book 6 (part 1)

Which epithets are used of Odysseus when he is first mentioned in the book?

• Much enduring

• Wise

• Patient

• Great-hearted

Who used to be the neighbours of the Phaeacians who live on the island of Scherie?

• Laestrygonians

• Lotus-eaters

• Circe

• Cyclopes

In whose disguise does Athena visit Nausicaa?

• Dyma's daughter
• Dyma
• Dymas
• Dymas' daughter

What reason does Athena give for Nausicaa to go near Odysseus?

• Mend her clothes
• Wash her clothes
• Make clothes
• Put on her clothes

What does Athena NOT say to Nausicaa?

• She is lazy

• She is wanted as a wife by all noble Phaeacians

• She may soon be married

• She must send her maids off to wash clothes

To what is Nausicaa first compared?

• The Graces

• A woodland nymph

• A goddess

• Artemis

What does Nausicaa see when she goes in search of her parents?

• Her father is going out to a conference with noblemen

• Her father is sitting down to eat with his sons and his allies

• Her mother is sitting by the hearth, spinning purple yarn

• Her mother is organising the slaves who are serving dinner

What does Nausicaa not take with her?

• Olive oil
• Wine
• Horses
• Food

To whom is Nausicaa compared as she sings and keeps time for the maids as they play with the ball?

• Diana the huntress

• Owl-eyed Athena

• Artemis the Archeress

• Athena of the fair-skin

What do the girls do that wakes Odysseus?

• Laugh
• Chatter
• Shriek
• Sing