The Odyssey Books 6-9

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

• a. He is friends with King Alcinous

• b. He is afraid because he doesn't know anyone

• c. That he has gained weight since leaving Calypso

• d. That Nausicaa is too much trouble

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

• a. More hospitable than Menelaus

• b. Are suspicious of strangers

• c. Have no understanding of xenia

• d. Are under oath to remain silent

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

• a. are favored by Poseidon

• b. hate Poseidon

• c. Poseidon constructs powerful ships

• d. Poseidon is more powerful than Zeus

Why does Athena cover Odysseus in a shroud?

• a. The Phaeacians are suspicious of strangers and would not welcome Odysseus

• b. Odysseus is still naked and needs to be covered

• c. Nausicaa is outside the palace and could be in trouble if she is seen with Odysseus

• d. That Poseidon is still hunting Odysseus and he needs to be hidden

Why does Alcinous not treat Odysseus with xenia right away?

• a. He is too frightened to say anything

• b. He knows who Odysseus is and does not like him

• c. Poseidon informed Alcinous in a dream that Odysseus was coming and told him to treat him badly

• d. It has been a long time since he had to show xenia to a stranger.

At last old Echeneus broke the spell, the eldest lord in Phaeacian, a past master at all the island's ancient ways. He rose and said: "This is no way, Alcinous. How indecent, look, our guest on the ground...Come, raise him up and seat the stranger."

What can we infer about the Phaeacians based on this exchange?

• a. They have forgotten about xenia and needed to be reminded about it

• b. They honor xenia with no exception

• c. They hate xenia

• d. The Phaeacians are a prideful people

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

• a. Nausicaa is related to Artemis

• b. Nausicaa is beautiful

• c. Nausicaa reminds him of Calypso

• d. Odysseus wants to marry Nausicaa

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

• a. Honorable

• b. Faithful

• c. Wrathful

• d. Cunning

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

• a. xenia

• b. marriage

• c. power

• d. gold

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

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

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

• c. She will honor xenia and show him hospitality

• d. She will call on Artemis to help bless Odysseus