Odyssey Book 1 Quiz

Which inference about Poseidon is BEST supported by Book 1?

• Poseidon and all the other gods have forgotten Odysseus during his travels.

• Poseidon is angry with Odysseus because he didn't send him offerings, like the Ethiopians did.

• Poseidon remains angry with Odysseus, even after the other gods take pity on him.

• Poseidon is angry with the other gods and uses Odysseus as a pawn in his quarrel with them.

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What is most closely the meaning of the word plundered?

• noun/ something taken by theft

• verb/ to use wrongfully

• noun/ the act of looting

• verb/ to steal goods in a violent manner

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When Athena tells Zeus that she is going to Ithaca to advise Telemachus...

• Hermes will go to Ogygia Island and free Odysseus while she distracts Poseidon in Ithaca.

• she believes that he has forgotten his father and needs to be reminded of his duty as a son

• she believes that the other gods will band together to support Odysseus against Poseidon if she convinces Telemachus to take action

• she hopes to inspire him to find the courage to stand up to the suitors

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Prince Telemachus's mortification when he sees Mentes standing on the porch MAINLY suggests that he...

• is eager to extend the hospitality of his home to all

• is tired of being surrounded by his mother's suitors

• knows that this guest may have news of his father

• knows that Mentes is the goddess Athena in disguise

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Which of the following themes does Telemachus's invitation to Mentes mainly represent?

• revenge

• reputation

• hospitality

• friendship

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Athena counsels Telemachus to drive Penelope's suitors from their home MAINLY because she believes

• Penelope needs protection from the suitors around her

• it is time for Telemachus to be a man

• Telemachus will give her a gift for her counsel

• Penelope should go back to her father's house

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What inference about Telemachus' actions after Athena leaves is BEST supported in Book 1?

• He decides to follow her advice because it reminds him of the wise counsel of his father.

• He calls his mother down from her chambers to discuss the visit and then decides to confront the suitors.

• He realizes she is a god in disguise and as a result feels compelled to follow her instructions.

• He realizes she is a god in disguise and offers her a gift in return for her kindness and counsel.

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What is MOST CLOSELY the meaning of the word torments in the phrase: "...far from his loved ones still, he suffers torments."?

• noun/ extreme suffering, either physical or mental

• noun/ the infliction of physical torture

• verb/ to cause severe distress of the body or mind

• verb/ distort or twist

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dazzling

• crave

• lustrous

• insolent

• crave

• compound

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flexible

• supple

• crave

• lustrous

• insolent

• compound

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