Question 1

Why does the narrator refer to Odysseus as "the man skilled in all ways of contending"?

Accepted Answer

He is alluding to Odysseus's skills in The Trojan War.

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He is skilled at sword-making.

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He can build ships.

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He is a great bard.

Question 2

Why does Athena favor Odysseus?

Accepted Answer

She respects his military prowess.

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She is in love with him.

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She has given him a son, Telemachus.

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She hates Poseidon.

Question 3

If the gods and goddesses in Greek Mythology are in fact personifications of human traits, what does Poseidon's character say about human beings?

Accepted Answer

They are vengeful and selfish.

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They are kind and forgiving.

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They are joyful.

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They are powerful.

Question 4

Who is Odysseus' son and where does he live?

Accepted Answer

Telemachus, Ithaca

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Euryclea, Ithaca

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Telemachus, Athens

Question 5

How do we know Penelope is a very strong and clever woman?

Accepted Answer

She wards off suitors for years.

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She is a great warrior.

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She survives losing her son.

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She uses her son to remain queen of Ithaca.

Question 6

Why does Homer address the muses directly?

Accepted Answer

He is an epic poet.

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He is a magician.

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He is a muse himself.

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He is psychic.

Question 7

How can the suitors justify their crude behavior?

Accepted Answer

Penelope is not following protocol by choosing one of them as a husband.

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They came from impoverished families that allowed that behavior.

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They felt rejected.

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They came from wealthy families that allowed that behavior.

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