The Odyssey Quiz Books 21-24

How many axeheads must the arrow pass through in order to win Penelope's contest?

• 8

• 10

• 12

• 14

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Telemachus is able to wield his father's bow.

• True

• False

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How do the suitors react when the beggar says he wants to have a try at the contest?

• They willingly let him participate

• They act like they don't care

• They are cruel to him and make fun of him

• None of the above

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Who is first killed by one of Odysseus's arrows?

• Eumaeus

• Telemachus

• Melantho

• Antinoos

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What do the suitors offer to Odysseus to try to appease him?

• Gold

• Oxen

• Sheep

• All of the above

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Penelope pretends to have moved Odysseus's _______ to trick him.

• Bed
• 2. Shield

• 2. Nightstand

• 2. Orchard

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What is the name of Odysseus's father?

• Antinoos

• Eumaeus

• Laertes

• Anticlea

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How many years has Odysseus been away from home?

• 10

• 15

• 20

• 25

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Who does NOT assist Odysseus in defeating the suitors?

• Eumaeus

• Athena

• Laertes

• Telemachus

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Who stops the violence between Odysseus and the suitors' families?

• Zeus

• Athena

• Laertes

• Poseidon

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