"You'll never lack for clothing or any other gift...." Based on the Nausicaa's language we can infer that:

c. She will honor xenia and show him hospitality

a. She plans to execute Odysseus for exposing himself to her

b. She will buy him gifts to take to his wife

d. She will call on Artemis to help bless Odysseus

"Hear me, daughter of Zeus whose shield is thunder, tireless one, Athena. Now hear my prayer at last, for you never heard them then...." The language used by Odysseus suggest that he believes

c. That he believes Athena has been conspiring with Poseidon

d. That Athena has been blessing him.

How does Polyphemus display hubris towards Odysseus from the article?

c. Polyphemus declaring the cyclops more powerful than the gods

b. By promising to kill him last

d. Odysseus begging Polyphemus for mercy

What happens to Polyphemus due to his hubris?

Polyphemus is blinded (or killed) by Odysseus

Odysseus blesses him after Polyphemus gives him a sheep

Zeus hurls a bolt of lightning at Polyphemus for his arrogance

Polyphemus drowns trying to sink Odysseus' ship

What do you see in the painting? What story does that tell?

Odysseus is trying to steal Polyphemus' sheep and is caught

Polyphemus is trying to broker a deal with Odysseus

Odysseus men turn on him by ratting him out to Polyphemus

Which of the following quotations best represents the desire for xenia?

Friendly to strangers, god-fearing men?

Two handmaidens fair as the Graces slept beside her

Look at my duties that all rests on me!

Off you go and the men will harness a wagon

Here I am at your mercy, princess-are you a goddess or a mortal? If one of the gods who rule the skies up there, you're Artemis to the life, the daughter of mighty Zeus...." What does the author's language suggest about Odysseus relationship to Nausicaa in this situation?

That Odysseus recognizes that Nausicaa is his patron at the moment

To establish that Nausicaa is a goddess in disguise

Odysseus is trying to undermine Nausicaa's authority

That Nausicaa has no power over Odysseus

"Compassion princess, please! You, after all that I have suffered, you are the first I've come to. I know no one else, none in your city, no one in your land. Show me the way to town, give me a rag for cover, just some cloth, some wrapper you carried with you here." Why does the author use synonyms like "rag" and "cloth" throughout Odysseus' dialogue? Choose the three most likely reasons.

To emphasize Odysseus vulnerability and weakness

To state that Odysseus has no clothes

To establish that Odysseus is not the patron in this situation

So that he doesn't embarrass Nauciscaa

Because he wants to wear dry clothes after being out at sea

"The men here never suffer strangers gladly, have no love for hosting a man from foreign lands. All they really trust are their fast, flying ships, that cross the mighty ocean. Gifts of Poseidon...." The author's use of language suggests that the people of Phaeacian are: (select the two best answers)

Do not honor xenia to strangers

Welcoming to anyone who visits them

Currently going through a period of war

"Gifts of Poseidon" suggests to the reader that the place Odysseus is in could be:

That Poseidon has forgiven Odysseus

Which of the following dialogue demonstrates Athena's patronage (protection) over Odysseus?

"Athena, harboring kindness for the hero, drifted a heavy mist, shielding him"

"Quick as a bird, quick as a darting thought!"

He led the clan to it's own ruin

Echinus speaking to King Alcinous about Odysseus: "This is no way, Alcinous. How indecent, look, our guest on the ground, in the ashes by the fire!" What does the author's language in this dialogue suggest about Alcinous and the Phaeacians? Select two of the best answers.

The Phaecians are suspicious of strangers

The Phaeacians do not practice xenia like the Greeks

The Phaeacians are very hospitable people

King Alcinous does not like Odysseus

Echinus believes Odysseus is not a good guest

Which of the following supports the idea that Odysseus was honoring xenia with the Phaeacians?

"She urged me herself to follow with her maids. I chose not to. What if you took offense?"

"Many pains the god of earthquakes piled upon."

"And I looked up and there were your daughter's maids."

"What hard labor, queen, to tell you the story of my troubles from start to finish."

The picture is a depiction of both Nausicaa and Odysseus. The picture most likely suggests that:

Odysseus is the weak party and Nausicaa is the patron

Nausicaa is disgusted with Odysseus

Odysseus is proclaiming his love to Nausicaa

Nausicaa has no knowledge of xenia

Read the following based on this reading. Ah how shameless-The way these mortals blame the gods. From us alone, they say, come all their miseries, yes but they themselves, with their own reckless ways, compound their pains beyond their proper share. The author's use of language suggests that:

Humanity blames the gods for everything but not themselves for their actions

Humanity has a great relationship with the gods

Zeus considers humanity beneath him

Ah how shameless-The way these mortals blame the gods. From us alone, they say, come all their miseries, yes but they themselves, with their own reckless ways, compound their pains beyond their proper share. What can we infer about human nature based on the reading? Select two of the best answers.

Humans don't take accountability for their actions

People find it easier to blame anyone else but themselves for their problems

Mankind has forgotten how to honor the gods properly

Zeus wants humanity to worship him above all the other gods

"They themselves, with their own reckless ways, compound their pains beyond their proper share." ( Zeus ) "Zeus is to blame. He deals to each and every laborer on this earth whatever doom he pleases." (Telemachus) What can we infer about humanity's perspective on the gods based on the selection above? Select two of the best answers.

Humanity blames the gods for most of their problems

Humanity and the gods have a fundamental disagreement

The gods blame themselves for harming humanity

Humanity doesn't wish to worship gods anymore

" Not a chance. You're some skipper of profiteers, roving the high seas in his scudding craft, reckoning up his freight with a keen eye out for home cargo, grabbing the gold he can! You're no athlete. I see that." (Laodamas, stanzas 175-180 of Book 8) What is Laodamas implying about Odysseus?

He doesn't trust Odysseus and does not believe his story

He thinks Odysseus is a great warrior

He wants Odysseus to hand over his gold

He wants Odysseus to marry his sister, Nausicaa

What can we infer about the Phaeacians and why they choose to celebrate Odysseus upcoming voyage home with physical contests?

They value physical strength and fitness

The Phaeacians are out of shape

Gold is the most important thing to them

They consider Odysseus a terrible athlete

What can we best infer about the author (Homer) based on his language used in The Odyssey ?

Heroes must both honor xenia and still be physically powerful

Homer believes that patrons should be cruel to their subjects

Homer feels that wealth is the biggest indicator of power

That patronage is an outdated concept

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The Odyssey Books 6-9

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1.) I am a stranger, you see, weighed down with troubles...." The use of language by Odysseus suggests that:

"The men here never suffer strangers gladly...." The author's language suggests that the Phaeacians are:

"Gifts of Poseidon, ah what ships they are...." Based on this dialogue we can infer that this people are:

Why does Athena cover Odysseus in a shroud?

Why does Alcinous not treat Odysseus with xenia right away?

"You're Artemis to the life...." The language used by Odysseus conveys that:

This isn't the first time that Odysseus has sweet talked a woman other than his wife. Which of the following characteristics describe Odysseus:

"Compassion princess, please!" Odysseus desires which of the following based on his words?

"You'll never lack for clothing or any other gift...." Based on the Nausicaa's language we can infer that:

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