AH: Odyssey 6

Who comes to the land of the Phaeacians while Odysseus sleeps?

• Zeus

• Athene

• Poseidon

• Hermes

Who were the neighbors of the Phaeacians according to Homer?

• The Titans

• The Cyclopes

• The Muses

• The Olympians

To whom does Athene appear in a dream to instruct about doing the washing?

• Circe

• Penelope

• Calypso

• Nausicaa

What activity do Nausicaa and her company engage in after doing their washing?

• Playing ball

• Cooking

• Dancing

• Singing

Who does Athene plan for Nausicaa to guide?

• Achilles

• Odysseus

• Hercules

• Telemachus

What does Odysseus ask Nausicaa for after he wakes up?

• Directions and clothes

• Weapons

• Food and water

• A ship

How does Athene alter Odysseus' appearance?

• Gives him a disguise

• Makes him appear powerful and handsome

• Makes him look younger

• Makes him invisible

What does Nausicaa wish regarding Odysseus?

• That he would leave immediately

• That he would become her friend

• That he would tell her stories

• That he would be her husband

Who does Nausicaa tell Odysseus to approach in her father's palace?

• Her mother, Arete

• The palace guard

• Her brother

• Her father, Alcinous

What is the significance of Odysseus clasping the knees of Arete?

• It is a plea for hospitality

• It is a sign of respect

• It is a marriage proposal

• It is a challenge to a duel