ENG 163 Western Civilization Quiz #7

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How many people are occupying Penelope's home when the suitors and their attendants are combined?

  • 1 million
  • 610 (correct)
  • 53
  • 118

In Book 17, who verbally abuses Odysseus in front of the sacred fountain built by Ithacus?

  • Melanthius
  • Irus (correct)
  • Eurymachus
  • Amphinomus

Which faithful hunting dog waits until he sees his master to finally die in Book 17?

  • Argos (correct)
  • Melanthius
  • Irus
  • Telemachus

In Book 18, who is the self-styled Beggar King whom Odysseus must fight to entertain the suitors?

<p>Irus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What definitively gives away Odysseus as Odysseus in disguise to his old servant Eurycleia in Book 19?

<p>His scar (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Book 20, which suitor appears more reasonable and civilized than the others?

<p>Amphinomus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Book 15 of the text, how does Telemachus react when he finds out that Theoclymenus is a murderer?

<p>He refuses to give Theoclymenus safe passage. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is Eumaeus loyal to Odysseus in Book 15 according to the text?

<p>Because Odysseus gave him a good life after being sold into slavery. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Does Odysseus follow Athena's orders in Book 16 about revealing his identity to Telemachus?

<p>No, he reveals his identity against Athena's direct orders. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Odysseus react when Penelope flirts with the suitors in Book 18?

<p>He becomes angry and jealous over her behavior. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What test does Penelope set for the suitors in Book 21 according to the text?

<p>Shooting an arrow through 12 axe handles with Odysseus' heavy bow (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Does Odysseus show mercy to everyone in Book 22 according to the text?

<p>Yes, he refuses everyone mercy. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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