Nausicaa and Odysseus: Key Events

Athena visits the land of the Phiakians to ensure Odysseus' safe return home. She inspires Nausicaa, the daughter of King Alkanes, to prepare for marriage. Nausicaa and her maids go to the river to wash clothes, where they encounter Odysseus. Awakened by their presence, Odysseus pleads for help and receives hospitality from Nausicaa. She guides him to the city, ensuring his safe passage.

What prompted the Phaeacians to migrate to Scheria?

• Economic opportunities

• A divine command

• A natural disaster

• Overbearing neighbors

Who visited Nausicaa in her dream?

• Athena

• Zeus

• Hermes

• Poseidon

What was Nausicaa's main reason for going to the river?

• To gather water

• To meet friends

• To wash clothes

• To bathe

How did Athena ensure Odysseus would see Nausicaa?

• By guiding him directly

• By making him wake up

• By causing Nausicaa to shout

• By sending a storm

What was Odysseus's initial reaction upon seeing Nausicaa?

• He debated how to approach her

• He ignored her

• He ran away

• He approached her directly

What advice did Nausicaa give Odysseus for meeting her parents?

• To approach her father first

• To wait outside the city

• To embrace her mother's knees

• To disguise himself