Odyssey Books 18-24 Quiz

How do the other suitors greet the disguised Odysseus?

• They welcome him as competition.
• They insult and beat him.
• They let him in on their plans.
• They recognize him as Odysseus.

How does Odysseus respond to Amphinomus, who toasts his victory?

• He warns him to leave the palace.
• He threatens to fight him immediately.
• He gives him some of his wealth.
• He enables Penelope to entertain him.

What do Telemachus and Odysseus do while the suitors are sleeping?

• Hide the weapons
• Get some sleep as well
• Secretly meet with Penelope
• Pray for Athena’s guidance

How does Eurycleia recognize Odysseus?

• The sound of his voice
• The way he gazes at Penelope
• An old scar on his leg
• Athena reveals him to her

What is Penelope’s challenge to the suitors?

• To write love poetry in her honor
• To string and shoot Odysseus’s bow
• To win fights against each other
• To win Telemachus’s affections

What does Penelope do during the battle?

• Sleeps
• Hides
• Runs off
• Prays

What proof does the beggar give Penelope?

• An old leash from Argos
• A bow
• His armor from before leaving for Troy
• He is able to fully describe the outfit Odysseus had on

Who is the other beggar who insults Odysseus and challenges him to a fight in Book 18?

• Eumaeus
• Antinous
• Telemachus
• Irus

What word best describes Antinous?

• Funny
• Kind
• Arrogant
• Callow

What do the suitors do to try to succeed in Penelope's challenge?

• They pray to the gods for strength.
• They warm and grease the bow to make it more flexible.
• They attempt to bribe Telemachus.
• They forge a new, stronger bow.