Exploring the Character of Telemachus in The Odyssey

What are some of Telemachus' character traits?

• He is always calm and collected.

• He is lazy and indifferent.

• He has a stout heart and an active mind.

• He is cunning and deceitful.

How does Telemachus compare to Odysseus in terms of skills?

• Odysseus is less skilled in scheming.

• Odysseus is more skilled in scheming and speaking.

• Telemachus is more fluent in speech.

• Telemachus is more skilled in battle.

What mistake does Telemachus make in Book 22?

• He misleads the suitors.

• He betrays his father.

• He forgets to lock the weapons storeroom.

• He loses a battle.

Who are Telemachus' parents?

• Agamemnon and Clytemnestra

• Zeus and Hera

• Achilles and Briseis

• Odysseus and Penelope

Where does Telemachus travel in search of his father?

• Troy and Ithaca

• Pylos and Sparta

• Athens and Corinth

• Crete and Rhodes

What is the main issue Telemachus faces at home?

• A war with neighboring kingdoms.

• A lack of resources.

• The presence of suitors in his house.

• The absence of his mother.

How does Telemachus overcome the obstacles he faces?

• He surrenders to the suitors.

• He negotiates with the suitors.

• He leaves Ithaca forever.

• He and his father kill the suitors.