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.

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.

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

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

What adjective best describes Nausicaa

• authoritative

• heroic

• beautiful

• seductive

Which adjective best describes Calypso?

• Authoritative

• heroic

• beautiful

• seductive

Which adjective best describes Odysseus?

• Authoritative

• Heroic

• Beautiful

• Seductive

Which adjective best describes Zeus?

• Authoritative

• Heroic

• Beautiful

• Seductive

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

• suppliant

• indignation

• savor

• array

• pungent

having a strong smell or taste

• suppliant

• indignation

• savor

• array

• pungent