Fact Questions for The Odyssey by Homer Return to Ithaca
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Who finds Odysseus on the seashore? (p. 23)
Who helps Odysseus once he is inside the city? (p. 28)
How does Athena hide Odysseus as he walks through the city? (p. 30)
What is the most ancient tradition that King Alcinous' citizens believe they must honor when they see Odysseus? (p. 32)
After hearing Odysseus' story what does King Alcinous decide to do? (pp. 46-47)
Who does Odysseus first meet on Ithaca? (p. 51)
What does Athena say about Odysseus' ability to tell stories? (p. 53)
What does Athena change about Odysseus' appearance? (p. 58)
After Athena changes Odysseus' appearance who is the first person he meets? (p. 62)
What does Helen say the eagle clutching the goose in its talons means? (p. 73)
What does Odysseus tell Telemachus to do if the suitors mistreat him when he arrives at his home as a beggar? (p. 90)
What does Odysseus tell Telemachus to do to prepare to take their revenge? (p. 91)
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Who finds Odysseus on the seashore? (p. 23) Nausicaa, the daughter of King Alcinous
Who helps Odysseus once he is inside the city? (p. 28) a little girl, who is really Athena
How does Athena hide Odysseus as he walks through the city? (p. 30) with a cloak of mist
What is the most ancient tradition that King Alcinous' citizens believe they must honor when they see Odysseus? (p. 32) never to deny a stranger who asks for protection
After hearing Odysseus' story what does King Alcinous decide to do? (pp. 46-47) He orders that a ship be prepared with 52 of his best men to take Odysseus home.
Who does Odysseus first meet on Ithaca? (p. 51) a young stranger, who turns out to be Athena
What does Athena say about Odysseus' ability to tell stories? (p. 53) She says he is "the world's most cunning storyteller."
What does Athena change about Odysseus' appearance? (p. 58) She makes him look like an old man, a beggar
After Athena changes Odysseus' appearance who is the first person he meets? (p. 62) his faithful swineherd
What does Helen say the eagle clutching the goose in its talons means? (p. 73) The eagle is Odysseus, the goose is his home. Odysseus will return home and take his revenge.
What does Odysseus tell Telemachus to do if the suitors mistreat him when he arrives at his home as a beggar? (p. 90) Nothing
What does Odysseus tell Telemachus to do to prepare to take their revenge? (p. 91) To hide all the weapons in an upstairs room.