Book 21: Odysseus Strings His Bow

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    What are the suitors supposed to shoot through?

    • A hat
    • Twelve axe heads
    • A window
    • A rock
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This quiz is about the evens of boook 21 in homers odyssey. I made this for my english project.

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  • 2. 

    Who is the only person to succeed in the contest?

    • Tyler hansbrough

    • Odysseus

    • A suitor

    • Penelope

    Correct Answer
    A. Odysseus
    Explanation
    Odysseus is the only person to succeed in the contest because he is the protagonist of the epic poem "The Odyssey" by Homer. The contest referred to in the question is likely the archery contest that Penelope set up to find a new husband after Odysseus' long absence. Odysseus, disguised as a beggar, is the only one who can successfully complete the challenge, proving his identity and winning Penelope's hand in marriage.

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  • 3. 

    What does odysseus plan to do now that he has the bow?

    • Run away

    • Kill the suitors

    • Kill penelope

    • Sell the bow

    Correct Answer
    A. Kill the suitors
    Explanation
    Odysseus plans to kill the suitors now that he has the bow. This is because the suitors have been disrespectful and abusive towards his wife Penelope, and have taken over his home in his absence. Odysseus seeks revenge and justice by eliminating the suitors and reclaiming his rightful place as the head of his household.

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  • 4. 

    Who retrieves Odysseus' bow?

    • Laertes

    • Penelope

    • Homer

    • Ms. wight

    Correct Answer
    A. Penelope
    Explanation
    Penelope retrieves Odysseus' bow. In Homer's epic poem, "The Odyssey," Penelope is Odysseus' wife who remains faithful to him during his long absence. She sets up a contest for the suitors vying for her hand in marriage, where they must string Odysseus' bow and shoot an arrow through a row of axes. None of the suitors are able to accomplish this task, but Odysseus, disguised as a beggar, successfully strings the bow and shoots the arrow. This reveals his true identity to Penelope, who retrieves the bow and accepts him back.

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  • 5. 

    Odysseus was the only person to                                       an arrow through twelve axe heads                                  

    Correct Answer
    shoot
    Explanation
    Odysseus was the only person who was able to shoot an arrow through twelve axe heads.

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  • 6. 

    Penelope wanted to see if any of the suitors could                                     Odysseus' bow.

    Correct Answer
    string
  • 7. 

    Who does Odysseus still trust to stand by him til death?

    • Philoetius

    • Eumaeus

    • Dale

    • Saul

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Philoetius
    A. Eumaeus
    Explanation
    Odysseus still trusts Philoetius and Eumaeus to stand by him until death. These two characters have remained loyal to Odysseus throughout his long journey and have proven their trustworthiness. Philoetius is a loyal cowherd who helps Odysseus in his plan to reclaim his kingdom, while Eumaeus is a faithful swineherd who offers his support and protection. Both of them have shown unwavering loyalty and dedication to Odysseus, making them trustworthy allies in his quest.

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  • 8. 

    The suitors                             odysseus because they didn't believe he could succeed.

    Correct Answer(s)
    mocked
    Explanation
    The suitors mocked Odysseus because they didn't believe he could succeed.

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