The Return of Odysseus
Argus
Odysseus' Revenge
The Challenge
Penelope's Test
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How is Odysseus dressed when he returns home?
Odysseus returns wearing ragged clothes. His face is wrinkled and aged and his face has a long gray beard.
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Who is Argus?
Argus is the name of Odysseus' dog.
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Which suitor does Odysseus kill first?
Antinious
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What sign does Zeus send to Odysseus to let him know he is present?
Lightning
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Does Penelope recognize Odysseus when she first sees him?
No, she thinks he is a beggar.
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What god helped Odysseus when he immediately returned?
Athena
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What is Argus known for in his earlier days?
Argus is known for hunting and being a swift, fast dog.
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What does Antinous hit Odysseus with, and how does Odysseus react?

Antinous hits Odysseus with a stool and Odysseus thinks dark thoughts... FORESHADOWING.

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Who helps Odysseus fight against the suitors?

The people who work at Odysseus' house (two servants) and Telemachus.

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What does Penelope tell her housekeeper Eurycleia to do with Odysseus’ bed?

She tells her to move it into a different spot in the house. But it can't be moved...

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Why don't people recognize him when he comes home?

Athena disguises him as a beggar.

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How is Argus found?
Argus is found sitting outside the gate of Odysseus' yard in a pile of cow dung.
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Why is Antinous so mean to Odysseus?

Antinous is so mean because he is trying to stand out from the other suitors. Also, he isn't practicing xenia - this is a moral lesson to learn for the Greeks. 

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What do the suitors say about Odysseus when strings a bow that they were unable to?
They say that he must be a seasoned hunter or that he must make bows.
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Was Penelope faithful to Odysseus for the 20 years he was away?
Yes, she was faithful to Odysseus believing he would one day return.
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Why is Telemachus scared of his father when he first sees him?
Because he sees him turn from a beaten down old man into a handsome warrior. He thinks he is a god.
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How can the reader tell that Argus knows that the beggar is Odysseus?
Argus wags his tail and becomes excited.
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Why can't Telemachus reveal that Odysseus is home?

Because the suitors will kill him.

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How does Odysseus signal to Telemachus that he about to start fighting?
He nods his head at him.
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Did Penelope plan on waiting for Odysseus for another 20 years?
No, she is described as getting old and not being able to hold out the suitors for much longer.
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What two things does Odysseus ask Telemachus to do?
Odysseus asks Telemachus to hide all the suitors armor and to not react when the suitors make fun of and beat him (Odysseus).
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How are Odysseus and Argus similar? 

Answers should talk about how they have been neglected and gotten old...

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Why does Telemachus hide the suitor's armor and fighting gear?
When Odysseus makes his move to kill the suitors, they will be without weapons and will be helpless.
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How does Odysseus start the fight?
He acts like he is going to shoot his arrow at the target but aims at Antinous at the last second. He shoots him in the neck.
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How does Odysseus pass Penelope's test?

He knew that their bend couldn't be moved; one post is literally a tree truck planted into the floor - he made it that way. 

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