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The Odyssey: Telemachus seeks tidings of his father

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What advice does Athena give Telemachus to deal with the suitors' abuse of his mother's hospitality?

Warn them off (correct)

Ignore the situation

Join them in feasting

Seek revenge immediately

How does Antinous blame Penelope for the suitors' situation?

For secretly weaving at night (correct)

For providing too much hospitality

For not choosing a husband promptly

For refusing all feasts

What omen does Zeus send while Telemachus is calling a council of the men of Ithaca?

A thunderstorm

An earthquake shaking the ground

Two eagles swooping down and attacking the congregation (correct)

A rainbow appearing in the sky

How does Telemachus respond to Antinous's suggestion of sharing a feast together?

He promises to see him dead first Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason behind Ajax's demise according to the passage?

Insolence towards Athena Signup and view all the answers

How did Ajax meet his end in the story?

Fell into the sea and perished Signup and view all the answers

Who intervened on behalf of Odysseus before the gods in Mount Olympus?

Athena Signup and view all the answers

What did Hermes do in response to Zeus' message regarding Odysseus?

Skimmed over the waves to Calypso's island Signup and view all the answers

What did Athena do to enhance Odysseus' appearance before he entered the city of the Phaeacians?

Athena transformed him into a god-like figure. Signup and view all the answers

What did Nausicaa instruct Odysseus to do upon entering the city gate?

To approach her mother by the fire and clasp her knees. Signup and view all the answers

Who guided Odysseus to the Phaeacian palace when he asked for directions?

A little girl who was Athena in disguise. Signup and view all the answers

What was Athena's reason for instructing Odysseus to wait in a roadside grove before entering the city?

To keep him hidden from shipwrights in the boatyards. Signup and view all the answers