The Odyssey 22-24 Quiz

Who does Odysseus battle with in Book 22 of The Odyssey?

• trojans

• monsters

• gods

• suitors

What is the outcome of the battle with the suitors?

• The outcome of the battle with the suitors is their defeat and death.

• The outcome of the battle with the suitors is their escape and survival.

• The outcome of the battle with the suitors is their victory and triumph.

• The outcome of the battle with the suitors is their retreat and surrender.

How does Penelope initially react to Odysseus' return?

• With disbelief and skepticism

• With indifference and apathy.

• With joy and excitement.

• With anger and resentment.

What test does Odysseus set up for the suitors?

• The test is to solve a riddle.

• The test is to swim across a treacherous sea.

• The test is to recite a long poem.

• The test is to string his bow and shoot an arrow through twelve axe heads.

Who is the only person able to string Odysseus' bow?

• Achilles

• Odysseus

• Penelope

• Hector

What happens to the suitors who fail to string the bow?

• They are banished from the kingdom.

• They are rewarded with gold and jewels.

• They are killed by Odysseus.

• They are imprisoned for life.

How does Odysseus reveal his true identity to Penelope?

• By singing a song that only they know.

• By stringing and shooting an arrow through twelve axe heads.

• By showing her a scar that only he has.

• By revealing a secret only they know.

What is the reaction of Penelope when she realizes Odysseus is alive?

• Penelope becomes angry and confronts Odysseus.

• Penelope weeps tears of happiness.

• Penelope screams in disbelief.

• Penelope faints from shock.

What is the final fate of the suitors?

• Marriage.

• Banishment.

• Death

• Imprisonment.

How is Odysseus finally reunited with his father?

• By revealing his true identity to him.

• By disguising himself as a beggar.

• By sending him a letter.

• By finding him in the underworld.