The Odyssey Books 16-24

Who is Laertes?

• Odysseus' father

• Penelope's father

• The messenger god

• A loyal servant of Odysseus'

Who is Antinoos?

• The worst of all the suitors

• The suitor who throws a stool at Odysseus

• The suitor who Odysseus killed first in the hall

• All of these are correct

How does the maidservant, Eurynome, recognize Odysseus for who he really is?

• By his voice

• By the scar on his leg

• By his chipped tooth

• By a tattoo on his shoulder

What omen appears when Odysseus strings the bow?

• Thunder and lightning

• An eclipse

• An eagle

• An earthquake

What contest does Penelope devise to help her choose which suitor to marry?

• Archery: They must shoot a bow through twelve axes

• Strength: They must roll a boulder up a hill

• Cunning: They must find their way out of a maze

• Creativity: They must draw her a picture

How does it benefit Odysseus to return to Ithaca as an old beggar?

• He will see who is still loyal to him

• His disguise will protect him from the suitors while he plans his revenge

• Both of these are correct.