Odyssey Books 6-8

Which of the following choices best summarizes Nausicaa's response to her friends when they first see Odysseus?

• She tells her friends that she believes that he was sent by the gods in response to her hopes for marriage and a husband.

• She urges her friends to respond with hospitality and kindness because she is the daughter of King Alcinous.

• She tells her friends that it is clear he has been sent to her by the gods to test her hospitality.

• She scolds her friends for being frightened of an unlucky traveler and reminds them that strangers can be sent by the gods.

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How does Athena's transformation of the bathing Odysseus mainly add to the development of the text?

• It reveals that she hopes to influence Nausicca to marry Odysseus by improving his appearance.

• It shows that she enjoys interfering in the lives of mortals as a form of entertainment.

• It shows that she will continue to support Odysseus in his quest to return to Ithaca.

• She hopes that this transformation will keep Poseidon from recognizing him as he continues his journey.

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Homer's description of Alcinous' famous house in Book 7 mainly shows that Phaeacia appears to be _________________.

• a dangerous gift from Poseidon

• a place that gladly welcomes strangers

• a city ruled by an unfair quen

• a beautiful paradise

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Alcinous's repeated mentioning of how Odysseus weeps while the bard sings about Troy mainly suggests that he ___________________.

• suspects that their mysterious visitor is a hero of the Trojan War

• enjoys seeing his guest suffer

• has become angry that his guest has refused to share his name and his story

• is disgusted by his guest's display of heartbreak and weakness

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What adjective best describes Nausicaa

• authoritative

• heroic

• beautiful

• seductive

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Which adjective best describes Calypso?

• Authoritative

• heroic

• beautiful

• seductive

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Which adjective best describes Odysseus?

• Authoritative

• Heroic

• Beautiful

• Seductive

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Which adjective best describes Zeus?

• Authoritative

• Heroic

• Beautiful

• Seductive

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someone who makes a deferential plea to a person in power or authority

• suppliant

• indignation

• savor

• array

• pungent

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having a strong smell or taste

• suppliant

• indignation

• savor

• array

• pungent

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