The Hero
It's All Greek To Me
Odysseus' Revenge
The Challenge
Penelope's Test
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How does Argus react to Odysseus? 

He raises his head when he hears his masters voice, wags his tail, and then dies. This moment helps show us how much time has really passed .

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What is Kleos? 

great deeds that bring glory and honor

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Which suitor does Odysseus kill first?
Antinious
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What challenge does Penelope create for the suitors?  What do they have to do to win her hand in marriage?

The 12 axes; they must string Odysseus' boy and shoot an arrow through them all. 

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Does Penelope recognize Odysseus when she first sees him?
No, she thinks he is a beggar.
200

Where does Odysseus first go when he gets home?

His loyal swineheard Eumaeus 

200

What is hubris? 

excessive pride leading to downfall

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What does Antinous hit Odysseus with and where?
Antinious hits Odysseus with a stool in the shoulder.
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Who helps Odysseus fight against the suitors?

Telemachus (with Athena on their side)

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What does Penelope tell her housekeeper Eurycleia to do with Odysseus’ bed?
She has her move it into a different spot in the room.
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What god turns Odysseus into a beggar?
Athena
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What is metis?

clever thinking

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What was Penelope's trick to avoid marriage for so long? 

Weaving and unweaving the burial shroud of Laertes with her loyal maids, until she is ratted out by disloyal ones. 

300

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.

400

Who is the son of Odysseus? How does he react to seeing his father? 

Telemachus at first doesn't believe it, then cries with joy

400

Define katabasis and anabasis

descent and return 

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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.
400

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. She had to protect her kingdom and Telemachus. 

500

What two things does Odysseus ask Telemachus to do? What's the plan to beat the suitors? 

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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Define all 3. Nostos; Xenia; and nemesis
desire for homecoming; hospitality; divine retribution 
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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. His excuse is "hardened iron will magnetize a man" 

500

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 asks Penelope why she had their bed moved. Only Odysseus would know this, he is the only man to have ever been in the room.
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