The Odyssey Book One Quiz

What is the main theme established in the discussion between Zeus and Athena?

• The importance of war

• The role of fate in human life

• The significance of wealth

• The gods' indifference to human affairs

Why are the suitors staying at Odysseus's palace?

• They are guests invited by Telemachus

• They are protecting the palace

• They are waiting for Odysseus to return

• They are seeking Penelope's hand in marriage

What action does Athena encourage Telemachus to take?

• To marry one of the suitors

• To confront the suitors and search for his father

• To build a new palace

• To leave Ithaca and start a new life

What is Penelope's strategy to delay choosing a suitor?

• She sends the suitors on a quest

• She hides in the mountains

• She weaves and unweaves a shroud

• She pretends to be ill

Which theme is highlighted by Penelope's actions with the shroud?

• The inevitability of death

• The power of love

• The importance of justice and homecoming

• The futility of war