The Odyssey: Reading Log - Books 23 & 24

Penelope didn’t believe it was Odysseus when he showed her the scar because:

• she thought the scar was fake.

• she was too overwhelmed to recognize him.

• she needed more proof than just a scar.

• she had never seen the scar before.

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Odysseus finally convinced Penelope it was really him by... Choose all answers that apply.

• showing her his scar

• telling her a secret only they knew

• describing their bed

• performing a special dance

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Why did Odysseus tell Penelope to, “Lock yourself and your women upstairs until I return.”?

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Who is “Mentor” on page 243?

• Athena

• Telemachus

• Odysseus

• Zeus

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What does Mentor have Odysseus’ father do before the battle?

• Prepare a feast

• Pray to the gods

• Sharpen his weapons

• Rally the troops

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Just as the battle begins, quote what Athena, disguised as Mentor, orders the men to do?

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His enemies have dropped their weapons, what does Odysseus do?

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Athena has told everyone to lay thier weapons down and the townspeople have obeyed her. What does it tell you about Odysseus that he doesn't lay his weapon down and attempts to attack the townspeople?

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