Odyssey Character Actions and Tests

Odysseus returns to Ithaca after his long journey. With Athena's help, he disguises himself and reunites with his son, Telemachus. Together, they plan to defeat the suitors vying for Penelope's hand. Odysseus wins a contest set by Penelope, revealing his identity and taking revenge on the suitors. Afterward, he reunites with Penelope and restores peace in Ithaca.

What does King Alcinous do after hearing Odysseus' tale?

• He arranges for Odysseus' return to Ithaca.

• He imprisons Odysseus.

• He challenges Odysseus to a duel.

• He sends Odysseus back to Calypso Island.

How does Athena assist Odysseus upon his return to Ithaca?

• She sends him back to Calypso Island.

• She gives him a magical sword.

• She disguises him so no one will recognize him.

• She tells him to reveal his identity immediately.

What warning does Athena give to Telemachus?

• To reveal his father's identity.

• To avoid the suitors' ambush.

• To stay in Sparta.

• To challenge the suitors to a duel.

What is Telemachus' initial reaction when Odysseus reveals his identity?

• He is skeptical and doesn't believe him.

• He runs away in fear.

• He challenges him to a duel.

• He immediately believes him.

What contest does Penelope propose to choose a suitor?

• A singing competition.

• Stringing Odysseus' bow and shooting an arrow through axes.

• A cooking contest.

• A foot race.

How does Odysseus reveal his identity to the suitors?

• By stringing his bow and shooting an arrow.

• By showing them his scar.

• By removing his disguise.

• By telling them a story.

What happens to the disloyal servant women?

• They are given gifts and sent away.

• They are made to clean the hall and then executed.

• They are sent to Calypso Island.

• They are forgiven and set free.

How does Penelope test Odysseus to confirm his identity?

• By asking him to string the bow.

• By asking about their bed.

• By asking him to recount his journey.

• By asking him to dance.

What does Odysseus plan to do to appease Poseidon?

• Sail back to Troy.

• Sacrifice a bull.

• Plant an oar far inland.

• Build a temple.

How does Athena prevent further bloodshed at the end?

• By commanding everyone to be civil.

• By sending a storm.

• By turning everyone to stone.

• By hiding Odysseus.