Odyssey Test

In Penelope's archery contest, through how many axes must Odysseus fire his arrow?

• two
• eight
• twelve
• fifteen

Which plant makes the sailors forget their desire to return home?

• Lotus
• Poppy
• Lethe-root
• Hemlock

How does Athena disguise herself to make preparations for Telemachus's journey?

• as a beggar
• as Antinous
• as Mentor
• as Mephistopheles

Who is Argos?

• the master of the winds
• Penelope's chief suitor
• the Cyclops
• Odysseus's dog

Who first finds Odysseus on the island of Scheria?

• Telemachus
• King Alcinous
• Nausicaa
• Circe

Who has an affair with Eurymachus?

• Melantho
• Penelope
• Circe
• Helen

Menelaus is King of what city?

• Pylos
• Argos
• Athens
• Sparta

Eurycleia recognizes Odysseus based on what distinguishing feature?

• a scar on his leg
• the sound of his voice
• his "noble bearing"
• She doesn't recognize him.

How is Odysseus able to listen safely to the Sirens' song?

• He has his men bind him to the ship's mast.
• Athena makes the Sirens appear ugly to him.
• He eats a lotus flower, rendering him unable to swim to the Sirens' island.
• He isn't able to listen safely to their song.

Who begs Odysseus to bury him?

• Laertes
• Polyphemus
• Elpenor
• Achilles