Odyssey book 8

Why have Phaeacian citizens gathered in the assembly place?

• Athena gathered them

• It was their assembly day

• They wanted to hear about the godlike stranger

• Alcinous gathered them

What does Alcinous prepare for Odysseus following the assembly meeting?

• 52 presents from Phaeacian nobles

• A well-oared ship

• A crew of 52 oarsmen

• A black ship

What was the theme of the song that first made Odysseus weep in book 8?

• The failed nostos of Agamemnon
• Quarrel of Odysseus and Achilles
• The Trojan Horse
• The affair of Ares and Aphrodite

Who wanted to challenge Odysseus to compete?

• Arete
• Euryalus
• Laodamas
• Alcinous

Who compares Odysseus to "a skipper of a merchant crew"?

• Laodamas
• Arete
• Euryalus
• Alcinous

Who said: 'Only a fool or a nonentity would challenge the friend who is entertaining him'?

• Odysseus
• Alcinous
• Euryalus
• Athena

What does Odysseus say about Euryalus?

• "no athlete"
• "short of brains"
• "speaks unfalteringly"
• Possesses "winning modesty"

Why is Alcinous keen to apologise?

• He knows Euryalus will not apologise
• He worries about the reputation of the Phaeacians
• He is worried that Odysseus might start attacking them
• He is scared of the gods' omen

What is the second song sung by Demodocus in book 8?

• The affair of Ares and Aphrodite
• Quarrel of Odysseus and Achilles
• The Trojan Horse
• The failed nostos of Agamemnon

Which god equates to Odysseus in the song about Ares and Aphrodite?

• Ares
• Poseidon
• Apollo
• Hephaestus