Quiz on The Odyssey

Who is the beggar that wanders into the palace in Book 18?

• Antinous

• Irus

• Amphinomus

• Eurylochus

What does Antinous decide to do with Irus and Odysseus-the-beggar?

• Make them friends

• Pit them against each other

• Send them away

• Give them gifts

What is the prize for the fight between Irus and Odysseus-the-beggar?

• Gold

• A seat at the suitors' table

• A new cloak

• A feast

Who inspires Penelope to speak to the suitors?

• Athena

• Hera

• Artemis

• Demeter

What does Penelope offer the suitors if they win her hand?

• Her kingdom

• Her gifts

• Her wealth

• Her lands

Who is especially kind to Odysseus-the-beggar?

• Antinous

• Amphinomus

• Eurylochus

• Telemachus

What does Odysseus mention to Amphinomus during their talk?

• His wealth

• His past violence and error

• His travels

• His family

Who does Athena inspire to mock Odysseus once more?

• Antinous

• Amphinomus

• Eurylochus

• Eurylochus

What does Telemachus do to the suitors?

• Praises them

• Scolds them

• Joins them

• Ignores them

What emotion does Odysseus control when insulted by Irus?

• Joy

• Anger

• Sadness

• Fear