Divine Intervention in The Odyssey

In Book 2 of the Odyssey, Telemachus stands up to the suitors, demanding they leave. Penelope uses a death shroud as a ruse to delay choosing a suitor, symbolizing her hope for Odysseus's return. Zeus sends eagles as a sign of Odysseus's impending return, while Athena, disguised as Telemachus, helps him prepare to search for his father. The gods' involvement highlights themes of faith and divine intervention, with mortals needing to act on the opportunities provided by the gods.

What does Telemachus demand from the suitors?

• To help him find Odysseus

• To pay him tribute

• To marry Penelope

• To leave his home

Why do the suitors refuse to leave Telemachus's home?

• They are protecting Telemachus

• They are seeking revenge

• They are waiting for Odysseus

• They want to marry Penelope

What is Penelope's strategy to delay the suitors?

• She promises to choose a suitor soon

• She hides from them

• She weaves and unravels a shroud

• She sends them on a quest

What does the death shroud symbolize for Penelope?

• Her acceptance of a new marriage

• Her defiance against the gods

• Her hope for Odysseus's return

• Her grief for Odysseus

What sign does Zeus send to indicate Odysseus's return?

• A thunderstorm

• A pair of eagles

• A rainbow

• A shooting star

How does Athena assist Telemachus in his quest?

• By disguising herself as him

• By sending him a dream

• By providing him with a map

• By giving him a magical weapon

What is the main theme highlighted by Athena's intervention?

• The power of love

• The importance of family

• Divine intervention

• The inevitability of fate

What must mortals do to fulfill their destinies, according to the text?

• Take action themselves

• Wait for the gods to act

• Seek guidance from oracles

• Avoid angering the gods

What motif is used to show the gods' involvement in mortal affairs?

• Fire

• Water

• Wind

• Earth

What role do disguises play in the narrative?

• They represent transformation

• They indicate divine intervention

• They symbolize deception

• They conceal true intentions