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.

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

What is Odysseus worried so much about that he told Penelope to, “Lock yourself and your women upstairs until I return.”?

Who is “Mentor” on page 243?

• Athena

• Telemachus

• Odysseus

• Zeus

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

• Prepare a feast

• Pray to the gods

• Sharpen his weapons

• Rally the troops

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

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

Find a quote which states what Odysseus must do to stay alive.