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The Odyssey: characterization, themes, meaning

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Why does the narrator refer to Odysseus as "the man skilled in all ways of contending"?
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He is alluding to Odysseus's skills in The Trojan War.
He is skilled at sword-making.
He can build ships.
He is a great bard.

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Q1
Why does the narrator refer to Odysseus as "the man skilled in all ways of contending"?
He is alluding to Odysseus's skills in The Trojan War.
He is skilled at sword-making.
He can build ships.
He is a great bard.
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Q2
Why does Athena favor Odysseus?
She is in love with him.
She has given him a son, Telemachus.
She respects his military prowess.
She hates Poseidon.
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Q3
If the gods and goddesses in Greek Mythology are in fact personifications of human traits, what does Poseidon's character say about human beings?
They are vengeful and selfish.
They are kind and forgiving.
They are joyful.
They are powerful.
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Q4
Who is Odysseus' son and where does he live?
Telemachus, Ithaca
Euryclea, Ithaca
Telemachus, Athens
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Q5
How do we know Penelope is a very strong and clever woman?
She is a great warrior.
She survives losing her son.
She uses her son to remain queen of Ithaca.
She wards off suitors for years.
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Q6
Why does Homer address the muses directly?
He is a magician.
He is an epic poet.
He is a muse himself.
He is psychic.
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Q7
How can the suitors justify their crude behavior?
They came from impoverished families that allowed that behavior.
Penelope is not following protocol by choosing one of them as a husband.
They felt rejected.
They came from wealthy families that allowed that behavior.
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