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What's going on?
Telemachus arrives
Meeting of Father and Son
Bonus
100
Who is the wife of Odysseus?
Penelope
100
Which King sends Odysseus on his way home?
King Alcinous
100
Who was the first person to greet Telemachus?
Eumaeus
100
Who does Telemachus send to let his mother know he has returned safely?
Eumaeus
100
What theme is mainly addressed in Book 16
Preservation of love
200
Who is the goddess of wisdom and war?
ATHENA
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Who brings Odysseus to Ithaca when he falls asleep?
Rowers
200
Why did Eumaeus think he'd never see Telemachus again?
because he took ship to Pylos.
200
Who appears to the disguised Odysseus and urges him to tell his son who he is?
Athena
200
To what parable in the Bible does Book 16 relate to?
Parable of the prodigal son
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The son of Odysseus is...
Telemachus
300
Who tells Odysseus he's home when he fails to recognize his homeland?
Athena
300
Why did Telemachus visit Eumaeus?
To see how his mother is doing like married yet or not.
300
What did Odysseus' disguise make him look like?
A beggar
300
In book 16, what is the most important thing Odysseus does?
Reveal to Telemachus his true form.
400
Who is Eumaeus?
An old friend of Odysseus and loyal swineherd.
400
Who disguises Odysseus as a beggar so he can surprise the suitors?
Athena
400
What is the profession of Eumaeus?
Swineherd
400
How many suitors are waiting in Ithaca for Penelope?
108
400
Why do the suitors want to kill Telemachus?
To break the family line for the throne to acquire Penelope's wealth.
500
Who are the people trying to marry Penelope for her wealth?
Suitors
500
Who is trying to kill Telemachus?
Suitors
500
Why was Eumaeus full of joy due to the presence of Telemachus at first?
Telemachus lived abroad for 10 years and has now returned.
500
What does Odysseus tell Telemachus to do after they meet and hug?
To return to Ithaca, lock away Odysseus' weapons and armors.
500
How does Odysseus look like to Telemachus when he transforms into his true form?
Like a God, immortal
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