The Odyssey First Part of Part 2

What does Athena tell Odysseus about the situation at home?

• Athena informs Odysseus about the suitors in his home trying to marry Penelope and behaving recklessly.
• Athena tells Odysseus that his home has been destroyed by a natural disaster and he should not return.
• Athena informs Odysseus that his home has been taken over by friendly travelers who are helping Penelope.
• Athena tells Odysseus that his home is peaceful and everyone is eagerly awaiting his return.

Who is Argus?

• Argus is a famous painter in the Renaissance period.
• Argus is a character in Norse mythology known for his speed.
• Argus is a type of flower found in South America.
• Argus is Odysseus's elderly dog.

This character has been avoiding the suitors who have taken over the compound.

• Penelope

• Eurycleia

• Antinous

• Anticlea

Who was Telemachus?

• Odysseus' son
• Odysseus' father
• Odysseus' enemy
• One of Penelope's suitors

Who can Odysseus depend on to help him fight the suitors?

• His son and two servants
• His wife
• His trusted best friend
• All of his servants

What was the reward for stringing the bow and successfully shooting it through the twelve axes?

• 1000 gold bars
• Marriage to Penelope
• Becoming King of Scheria
• Fame and glory

What words best describe Odysseus when he attempted the bow contest?

• Focused and skilled
• Cocky and taunting
• Desperate and hopeful
• Condescending and careless

How does Athena help Odysseus & Telemachus during the fight with the suitors?

• Diverts the weapons from hitting them
• Locks the doors so the suitors can't escape
• Sends in a fog to distract the suitors
• Kills all the suitors herself

What is Odysseus disguised as when he returns to his home? 

• A beggar
• A woman
• A member of the crew
• A servant

Antinous' treatment of the beggar reveals that he is all the following EXCEPT

• rude

• cruel

• confident

• sympathetic