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BOOK 1: WHAT WENT ON IN THE HOUSE OF ODYSSEUS

1. Where is odysseus?

Odysseus is being captive on the remote island, Ogygia by Calypso.

2. What or whom is Athena disguised as?

Athena disguises herself as Mentes.

3. Why do Telemachos and his mother need Odysseus?

Telemachos and his mother need Odysseues so he makes the suitor go away.

4. Why does Odysseus's wife have suitors?

Odysseus's wife has suitors because they all think that Odysseus is dead and they want to get his fortune and kingdom by having Odysseus's wife marry one of them. But Odysseus's wife refuses to marry any of them until she has proof that her husband is actually dead and the suitors refuse to leave until she picks one of them to marry.

5. What does Athena advise …show more content…

6. Why won't Nausicaa let Odysseus ride in her cart?

Nausicaa doesn't want Odysseus to ride in the car with her because she doesn't want any rumors about them to come up.

7. What instructions does she give Odysseus?

Nausicaa tells Odysseus to go to the docks and take a ship back home with some men.

BOOK 7: WHAT HAPPENED TO ODYSSEUS IN THE PALACE OF ALCINOS

1. What craft are the Phaiacians best known for?

The Phaiacians are best known for weaving and sailing.

2. How is Odysseus treated as a guest?

Odysseus is treated like a guest by having great food and the best chair in the palace.

BOOK 8: HOW THEY HELD GAMES AND SPORTS IN PHAIACIA

1. Describe the activities that king Alcinoos arranges to entertain Odysseus?

King Alcinoos arranges the activities boxing, singing, throwing and wrestling.

2. Who is demodocos?

Demodocos is a story teller.

3. How is King Alcinoos helping Odysseus to get home?

King Alcinoos is helping Odysseus get home by gathering clothing,food, gold, a crew and a ship.

4. What is Odysseus's reaction whenever Demodocos sings about the Trojan …show more content…

Yes, it is Odysseus fault because he doesnt warn them about Scylla.

BOOK 13: HOW ODYSSEUS CANE TO ITHACA

1. Describe Odysseus's journey home from Scheria.

On the way back home from Scheria Odysseus slept the entire time

2. What does Poseidon initially want to do to the Phaecian ship?

Poseidon initially wants to destroy and crush the ship.

3. What decision does Alcinovs make because of the wrath of Poseidon?

Alcinovs makes the decision to stop giving rides to strangers and to make a sacrifices to Poseidon.

4. Why and for how long does Athena want Odysseus to be in disguise?

Athena wants Odysseus to be in disguise because she knows that Odysseus has the desire to know who has been taking andvantage since he has been gone. Athena wants Odysseus to be in disguise until he finds out who has been taking advantage of his disappearance and a punishment for them.

5. What does Athena instruct Odysseus to do now that he has returned to Ithaca?

BOOK 14: ODYSSEUS AND THE SWINEHERD

1. What is the name of the swineherd?

The name of the swineherd is Eumaios.

2. What does Odysseus tell the swineherd about himself?

Odysseus tells the swineherd that he is no ordinary vagabond.

3. Describe Odysseus

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