Odysseus and Athena's Guidance

Odysseus returns to Ithaca with the help of Athena, who disguises him as an old man. He reunites with his son Telemachus, who has been warned by Athena about the suitors' plot. Together, they plan to confront the suitors who have overrun their home. Odysseus reveals his true identity to Telemachus, and they prepare to reclaim their household.

Who helps Odysseus recognize Ithaca upon his return?

• Hermes

• Zeus

• Athena

• Poseidon

What disguise does Athena give to Odysseus?

• An old man

• A soldier

• A beggar

• A young prince

Who is Eumaeus in the story?

• A sailor

• A suitor

• A swineherd

• A king

What does Athena warn Telemachus about?

• A famine

• A war

• The suitors' plot

• A storm

How does Eumaeus react to seeing Telemachus?

• He is scared

• He is surprised and joyful

• He is indifferent

• He is angry

What does Telemachus inquire about from Eumaeus?

• The location of his father

• The state of his father's kingdom

• The condition of his mother

• The wealth of the suitors

What transformation does Athena perform on Odysseus?

• Gives him a new identity

• Turns him into a bird

• Restores his youth

• Makes him invisible

How does Telemachus initially react to Odysseus's revelation?

• With disbelief

• With anger

• With fear

• With joy

What does Odysseus instruct Telemachus to do regarding the suitors?

• Ignore them

• Seek help from the gods

• Confront them directly

• Return home and pretend not to know him

What must Telemachus do with Odysseus's weapons?

• Lock them away

• Sell them

• Display them

• Give them to the suitors