Book 19
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- 1.
What is Odysseus' grandfather known for?
- 2.
What story does Penelope tell the disguised Odysseus when he first refuses to tell her of his origins?
- A.
Of the day Odysseus left for Troy
- B.
Her tricking the suitors with weaving
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The tale of Melantho as a child
- D.
The sadness that has affected everyone in her palace since Anticlea's death
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B. Her tricking the suitors with weavingExplanation
We've heard this story before when the suitors speak to Telemachus, but Odysseus hasn't heard it. Why do you suppose Penelope leads with this when talking to the beggar?Rate this question:
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- 3.
What does Telemachus tell Eurycleia to do with the women?
- A.
Ask them of their loyalty to the house
- B.
Shut them inside their rooms
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Have them help him hide the weapons
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Bring them in to feast with the suitors
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How does the disguised Odysseus say he first met the real Odysseus?
- A.
He gave Odysseus hospitality on the way to Troy
- B.
He fought with Odysseus at Troy
- C.
He was one of the crew that was with him in Ismaros after Troy
- D.
He met him in Skheria
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A. He gave Odysseus hospitality on the way to TroyExplanation
19.200 begins a story of Odysseus getting blown off course BEFORE the Trojan war.Rate this question:
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What is significant about the brooch Odysseus describes in detail to Penelope?
- A.
It is a brooch Odysseus had given to her as a wedding present
- B.
It is a brooch she has never seen before and wonders which woman might have given it to him
- C.
It is a brooch she recognizes as Odysseus', making her believe the beggar's story
- D.
It is a brooch Melantho has taken from Penelope and given to Eurymachus, proving to Penelope the extent of her treachery
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C. It is a brooch she recognizes as Odysseus', making her believe the beggar's storyExplanation
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When Odysseus tells the story he supposedly heard from Thesprotian king about Odysseus' more recent travels and imminent return, what detail does he conveniently leave out?
- A.
Helios' Island
- B.
Calypso's Island
- C.
Skheria (the Phaecians)
- D.
All of these
- E.
None of these
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B. Calypso's IslandExplanation
Around line 300, it is important to note that while Odysseus' story begins to resemble his actual journey, he leaves out Calypso's island. I wonder why....Rate this question:
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- 7.
What happens when Eurycleia gives Odysseus a foot bath?
- A.
She recognizes his scar
- B.
He threatens her life
- C.
There is a flashback to a hunt with the man who named Odysseus
- D.
Odysseus admits he plans to kill all the women in the hall
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All of these
- F.
None of these
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E. All of theseExplanation
Eurycleia's recognition is further proof of her loyalty and also provides some important new information about what is to come.Rate this question:
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What plan does Penelope confide in Odysseus?
- A.
That she plans to wait for Odysseus until she is dead
- B.
That she will announce a contest among the suitors tomorrow and marry the winner
- C.
That she will take her own life if ever forced to marry a suitor
- D.
That she is going home to her wise father Icarius.
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B. That she will announce a contest among the suitors tomorrow and marry the winnerExplanation
She describes the context around line 630. What do you make of the challenge? What is up Penelope's sleeve?Rate this question:
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