Searching for Odysseus

Who is Telemachus's father?

• Laertes

• Alcinous

• Penelope

• Odysseus

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What is Telemachus's mother’s name?

• Penelope

• Eurlecica

• Athena

• Helen

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Penelope refuses to remarry because:

• She is waiting for Odysseus to return.

• She dislikes all her suitors.

• She wants to become a queen.

• She is forbidden by her family.

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Telemachus wants to run the suitors out of Ithaca because:

• They are consuming his inheritance.

• They are threatening his life.

• They are disrespecting his mother.

• They are planning to overthrow the king.

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Telemachus wanted to drive the suitors from his home because:

• They were consuming his inheritance.

• They were his friends.

• They were helping him.

• They were his relatives.

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What prophecy did Athena mention about Odysseus?

• He will return home alone.

• He will never return home.

• He will return home with his crew.

• He will become a king in a foreign land.

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Nestor was surprised by Telemachus's speech because:

• Telemachus spoke with great confidence.

• Telemachus was silent throughout the meeting.

• Telemachus was not expected to speak.

• Telemachus spoke in a foreign language.

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Who does Nestor suggest Telemachus should seek for more news?

• Nestor suggests that Telemachus should seek news from Menelaus.

• Nestor suggests that Telemachus should seek news from Odysseus.

• Nestor suggests that Telemachus should seek news from Achilles.

• Nestor suggests that Telemachus should seek news from Agamemnon.

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What do Telemachus and Pisistratus see when they arrive at the palace?

• A grand feast taking place

• A battle happening in the courtyard

• The palace in complete silence

• A group of travelers leaving the palace

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Proteus told Menelaus about his brother Agamemnon.

• Agamemnon was alive and well.

• Agamemnon had been killed.

• Agamemnon was lost at sea.

• Agamemnon had returned home safely.

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