Telemachus
How does Telemachus feel when he sees his father for the first time again, out of the disguise?
He does not immediately recognize him
What does Odysseus tell Penelope when he is in disguise
That Odysseus is alive and will be returning
They are completely cruel to him and mock him for being a beggar
What two things does Athena tell Telemachus when he's in Menelaus' kingdom
It's time to go home and the suitors are plotting your death
Who gives Telemachus the robe before he leave Menelaus' home?
Helen
What advice to we see Telemachus actually give to Odysseus in this section when they are plotting to kill the suitors?
They need backup because there are so many suitors, many of which are brave and skilled men
What identity does Odysseus give to Eumaeus?
A wanderer from Crete
Which suitor stays the most calm and tries to treat others with some sort of dignity?
Amphinomus
What does Athena disguise Odysseus as?
A beggar
Why did Theoclymenus want to join Telemachus on his journey home?
He was a fugitive and was afraid of what the people of Argos would do to him, so he wanted to flee
Who else seems to be a father-like figure for Telemachus in this section? How do we figure this out?
Eumaeus - he weeps when he comes home
What sign does Odysseus give to Eumaeus and Philoetius to share that it is time to reveal his identity?
He shows them his scar
What does Melanthius do to Odysseus when he is disguised as a beggar?
Physically kicks him
Where is Zeus while all of this is happening? Does he still support Odysseus?
Zeus is still supportive, but he lets Athena take over more
Eumaeus
What instructions does Telemachus give to Eumaeus regarding his father?
To bring Odysseus in his disguise into the town
Why is Odysseus so careful about who he reveals his identity to?
So he can test loyalties
How do Telemachus and Odysseus make sure that the suitors are unprepared to fight back?
Telemachus is instructed to hide their weapons
What plan does Athena come up with for Odysseus?
How to kill the suitors and when to reveal his identity
Why does Penelope even consider marrying one of the suitors?
She wants to protect her son
Name the Book number and title in which Odysseus and Telemachus reunite
Book 16: Father and Son
How does Odysseus prove to Telemachus that he is in fact who he says he is?
Athena reveals him out of the disguise
Which suitor verbally assaults Odysseus upon his entrance into the palace?
Antinous
Athena takes an animal form a few times in these books in order to appear to humans. What animal is it?
A bird
Who is Argos, and what happens to him?
He is Odysseus' loyal dog who stayed alive long enough just to recognize Odysseus when he return home