The Odyssey Book 18 How Odysseus Fought The Sturdy Beggar
- 1.How did Athena aid Odysseus prior to the fight?
- A.
She gave him a sword
- B.
She did not help him at all
- C.
She gave him extra strength
- D.
She beat Iros for him
- 2.Who helps Iros prepare for the fight?
- A.
Odysseus
- B.
Athena
- C.
Penelope
- D.
The Suitors
- 3.Penelope tells the suitors that Odysseus told her to find a new husband if he does not return before which event?
- A.
Telemachus starts growing facial hair
- B.
She has her baby
- C.
Telemachus learns to read
- D.
She gets wrinkles
- 4.What does Athena give Penelope to help her talk to the suitors?
- A.
A Potion
- B.
Extra Beauty
- C.
A Megaphone
- D.
Nothing
- 5.What else does Penelope tell the suitors?
- A.
That they have to clean her house
- B.
They have to make dinner every night
- C.
They will be cursed by the gods
- D.
They can give her presents to win her over
- 6.What does Melantho do to Odysseus?
- A.
She seduces him
- B.
She casts a spell on him
- C.
She insults him
- D.
She gives him new shoes that she made herself
- 7.Who inspires Euymachus to insult Odysseus?
- A.
Zeus
- B.
Polythemus
- C.
Athena
- D.
Penelope
- 8.What happens when the footstool is thrown at Odysseus?
- A.
It does not hit him
- B.
It kills him
- C.
It leaves a bruise on his head
- D.
It knocks him out
- 9.Who solves the situation before a riot breaks out?
- A.
Penelope
- B.
Odysseus
- C.
Athena
- D.
Telemachus
- 10.Why do they call the beggar Iros?
- A.
Because he chose the name himself
- B.
Because he always liked the name
- C.
Because he would run errands for anyone that wanted him to
- D.
Because he had one eye
- 11.What is Iros's real name?
- A.
Arnaios
- B.
Helios
- C.
Hippolyta
- D.
Puck
- 12.What is Iros always doing?
- A.
Sleeping
- B.
Eating and Drinking
- C.
Reading
- D.
Stealing from the wealthy
- 13.Why was Iros angry when he saw Odysseus?
- A.
Because Odysseus laughed at him
- B.
Because Odysseus kicked him
- C.
Because he was the real beggar and Odysseus was imposing
- D.
He was never mad at Odysseus
- 14.What did Iros insult Odysseus about?
- A.
His age and appearance
- B.
The food he ate
- C.
The books he read
- D.
His voice
- 15.Why does Iros think he will win the fight?
- A.
Because he has a dagger
- B.
Because he is smarter
- C.
Because he is younger
- D.
Because he is bigger
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