The Odyssey Part 2 Review

Who is the only loyal servant that Odysseus can trust when he returns home?

• Eurymachus 
• Eumaeus 
• Telemachus 
• Argos 

The moments shared between Odysseus and his son, Telemachus reveals what about Odysseus’ character? How has he changed?

• He is showing more empathy and care for others 
• He is showing that he only cares for himself 
• He is showing how he is jealous of his son
• He is showing his excessive hubris

Who is Argos and what can he symbolize?

• Odysseus' servant- represents loyalty 
• Odysseus' dog- represents sacrifice 
• Odysseus' servant- represents sacrifice 
• Odysseus' dog- represents loyalty 

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Part II of the Odyssey is mainly about...

• Good triumphs over evil.
  
• The quest for power never ends. 
• Separation weakens relationships
• Old age triumphs over youth.

How has Penelope been able to avoid marriage for many years?

• She gives the suitors challenges they can never  win 
• She disguises herself as a beggar 
• She unravels her loom each night 
• She becomes a nun

Provide an example of dramatic irony in Part 2.

• The audience knows that Odysseus is disguised as the beggar 
• The audience knows that Odysseus will become king 
• The audience knows that Penelope will take Odysseus back 
• The audience knows that Athena is helping Odysseus

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Odysseus is able to maintain and keep his identity a secret- what change does this reveal in his character?

• He lacks self-control 
• He is more sensitive 
• He is not a strong 
• He has gained self-control 

What is the symbolic importance of Odysseus’ bow?

• Symbolize Odysseus' hubris 
• Symbolize Odysseus' strength and kingship 
• Symbolize Odysseus' clever nature 
• Symbolize Odysseus' violence 

Why does Odysseus continue to keep his true identity a secret?

• He needs to learn who he can trust 
• He is worried his wife won't accept him 
• He is worried his wife has picked a new husband 
• He wants to earn the throne as a beggar 

What is the name of Odysseus' son?

• Antinous 
• Eumaeus 
• Telemachus 
• Odysseus Jr. 

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