What does Odysseus' dog do after he recognized him?
He died. (page 320/321)
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What does Odysseus do with Iros after he wins the fight?
He pulled him outside and pushed him against the wall.
page 160
100
How does Eurykleia discover identity of Odysseus?
She notices a scar on his thigh.
page 365
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When the suitors are, once again, planning Telemakhos' death, they see an omen. What is it and what does it mean?
An eagle with a rockdove in his claws. It means the plan would be bad luck.
page 182
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What is the name of Odysseus' dog?
Argos
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What did Antinoos throw to Odysseus when he was disguised as a beggar?
A stool.
Page 326
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What does Penelope accuse Telemakhos of in front of the suitors?
How could he have allowed the stranger (Odysseus) to be so abused.
page 343
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What did Odysseus tell Penelope that proved to her that he had seen her husband?
He mentioned a purple cloak, a tunic and a brooch that she had given him before he left for Troy.
page 361
200
Who tells Odysseus (the beggar) that if Odysseus were to return he would help to destroy the suitors?
Philoitios.
Page 182
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Who is Iros
The beggar that came into the house and challenged Odysseus.
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Both Telemakhos and Teoklymenos tell Penelope where Odysseus is right now. What is the difference in their story?
Telemakhos tells her that Odysseus is still stuck on the island of Calypso. Teoklymenos tells her that Odysseus is in Ithaka right now.
Page 314
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Who does Odysseus threaten to talk to, if the maids don't go up to help Penelope?
Telemachus.
page 347
300
How does Eurykleia offer to help Odysseus, once she finds out who he is?
She says that she can report to him on all the maids...those who have been loyal and those who have not.
page 369
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How does Athena make the suitors react after Telemakhos tells them he can't force Penelope to marry against her will?
She makes them laugh uncontrollably.
page 386
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Who is Melanthios?
The goatherder that Odysseus and Eumaios ran into when they were on their way to town. He taunted Odysseus and kicked him.
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Why were some of the suitors starting to get worried when Antinoos threw a stool at Odysseus?
They worry that this beggar might be a god in disguise. They do this sometimes to keep an eye on manners.
Page 327
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How does Odysseus come to be a target for the foot stool again?
He tells Eurymakhos he can beat him, if he wanted to.
page 349
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For how many years did Penelope pretend to weave on her loom?
For 3 years.
Page 358
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How does Athena show herself to Odysseus when he is resting and doubting himself, if he could take on the suitors on his own.
As a woman.
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Who is Phloitios?
A goatherd who is still loyal to Odysseus and tells the fake Odysseus he would fight together with him, if he were to come back.
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Who was the person that spotted Telemakhos first when he left Odysseus and Eumaios to go to the manor hall?
Old Eurykleia (page 310)
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Antinoos threatens Iros that if he doesn't stop being scared to fight Odysseus, he is going to send him to a king who skins everyone alive. What is the name of that king?
King Ekhetos.
page 338
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How did Athena help Odysseus and Telemakhos to stow all the weapons?
She held up a golden lamp of purest light.
Page 355
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Which god/goddess does Penelope ask to make an end to her life quickly so the suffering with the suitors would end and she might even meet Odysseus in the Underworld?
Artemis.
page 377
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Who is Autolykos?
Grandfather of Odysseus (mother's father).
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