The Odyssey: Book 5

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What happens to Odysseus after he leaves Calypso's island?

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His raft is destroyed by a storm from Poseidon.

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What does Odysseus do once he gets to the Island of Scheria?

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Makes a bed in an olive tree.

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How does Odysseus finally get to Scheria?

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He gets there with the help of Athena & Leucothea.

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What message has Hermes come to Calypso's Island to deliver?

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Calypso must free Odysseus.

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What offer does Calypso make Odysseus to get him to stay with her?

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Immortality.

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Who is Calypso in 'The Odyssey'?

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A nymph who keeps Odysseus on her island.

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What role does Athena play in Odysseus's journey?

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She assists and guides him throughout his adventures.

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What is the significance of the Island of Scheria?

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It is the home of the Phaeacians, who help Odysseus return home.

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What does Odysseus's journey symbolize in 'The Odyssey'?

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The struggle for identity and the quest for home.

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What is the theme of loyalty in 'The Odyssey'?

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It is exemplified by Penelope's faithfulness to Odysseus.

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