How does the assembly respond to Telemachus in Book 2?

The suitors and elders are dismissive and some even mock him

How did Athena help Telemachus get started with his journey?

She disguised herself as Telemachus and gathered his crew and materials

What does it mean when Homer writes, "They set up bowls...and poured libations out to to the everlasting gods"

Telemachus and his crew offer wine to the gods to bless their journey

What is Odysseus' current situation at the beginning of The Odyssey?

He cursed by Poseidon and is imprisoned on an island by Calypso.

In Book 2, why does Antinous (the lead suitor) call Penelope the "queen of cunning"

She weaved and unweaved a funeral shroud to avoid the suitors' proposals

Who did Homer call upon to inspire his story telling?

The Muses (inspirational goddesses of literature, science, and the arts)

What does Telemachus do to assert his authority during the assembly in Book 2?

He calls out the suitors for their behavior.

The Greek concept of hospitality

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1
Who advises Telemachus to journey to Pylos and Sparta in search of news of Odysseus?
Zeus disguised as Mentes
Athena disguised as Mentes
Aphrodite disguised as Odysseus
Athena disguised as Odysseus
2
Where does Athena inspire Telemachus to journey to?
Athens and Ithaca
Ogygia and Pylos
Pylos and Sparta
Ithaca and Troy
3
How does the assembly respond to Telemachus in Book 2?
They send him off with a parade to Odysseus' anticipated homecoming
The suitors and elders are dismissive and some even mock him
They are sympathetic toward him and they all weep for his misfortunes
They support his journey and provide him with goods for the journey
4
What God was in favor of Odysseus returning home?
Poseidon
Athena
Calypso
Polyphemus
5
Who is Pallas?
Telemachus' cousin
Another name for Odysseus
Another name for Athena
Penelope's sister
6
What omen (sign) is given to the assembly from Zeus?
Flying fish
Two eagles
Two doves
Rain
7
How did Athena help Telemachus get started with his journey?
She asks Zeus to bless his journey to Pylos and Sparta
She asked Poseidon to bless the sea for a smooth voyage
She disguised herself as Telemachus and gathered his crew and materials
She used her powers to build a boat for Telemachus
8
What does it mean when Homer writes, "They set up bowls...and poured libations out to to the everlasting gods"
The crew is packing lots of wine and water for their journey
The gods are providing water and wine for Telemachus and his crew
Telemachus is preparing for a celebratory feast
Telemachus and his crew offer wine to the gods to bless their journey
9
Who interpreted the omen to be a sign that Odysseus will return home and take revenge on the suitor?
Halitherses
Telemachus
Penelope
The suitors
10
What is Odysseus' current situation at the beginning of The Odyssey?
He is dead
He is sailing back to Ithaca.
He cursed by Poseidon and is imprisoned on an island by Calypso.
He is fighting in the Trojan War
11
Who is Odysseus' father?
Mentes
Laertes
Athena
Telemachus
12
In Book 2, why does Antinous (the lead suitor) call Penelope the "queen of cunning"
She weaved and unweaved a funeral shroud to avoid the suitors' proposals
She tricked the gods into thinking that Odysseus is alive
She has been too kind to the suitors and lets them stay in her home
He believes he deserves to marry her and that she needs to forget Odysseus
13
Who does Telemachus tell about his journey before leaving?
His mom, Penelope
His mentor, Mentes
His nurse, Eurycleia
The suitors
14
Who will guide Telemachus' journey
Athena dressed as a mortal man
Athena in her godly form
Zeus dressed as a mortal man
Zeus in his godly form
15
What is the Iliad about?
The ten-year Trojan war
Odysseus' childhood
Odysseus and Penelope's wedding
Telemachus being born
16
Who did Homer call upon to inspire his story telling?
Aphrodite (ancient Greek goddess of love, beauty, and desire)
Zeus (the god of the sky in ancient Greek mythology)
The Muses (inspirational goddesses of literature, science, and the arts)
Penelope (Odysseus' wife)
17
What does Telemachus do to assert his authority during the assembly in Book 2?
He makes a sacrifice to the gods
He calls out the suitors for their behavior.
He kills all of the suitors
He demands information about his father
18
Which of these is NOT a characteristic of the suitors in Ithaca?
Arrogant
Wolf-like
Noble-born
Generous
19
Which is NOT an aspect of a Homeric Simile?
vivid imagery that is typically conntected to the natural word
extended comparisons that spans over multiple lines of text
amplifies the action or qualities of the characters
"She was quiet like a mouse."
20
What is Xenia?
The Greek concept of hospitality
The Greek concept of heroicism
Respect for your parents
Respect for the gods

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