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What was Odysseus' trip home to Ithica like? How did he arrive in Ithica?
He slept the whole way home and way laid on the beach by the Phaeacians.
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What is Eumaeus' opinion on strangers?
They come from the gods
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What advice does Athena give Telemachus?
Don't steer into the ambush. Go straight to Eumaeus.
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How does T treat the stranger (Odysseus)?
With kindness.
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What is Zeus' response when Poseidon complains about Odysseus' return home?
Do whatever you like
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Why exactly does Eumaeus not trust the stranger when he offers news about Odysseus?
Because many have come before with news of Odysseus only to trick Penelope
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What gift does Helen give T? Why?
A robe for when he marries.
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How many suitors are there?
52
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WHy is Poseidon angry with the Phaeacians? And what does he do to punnish them?
Because they escorted Odysseus home, he piles a mountain around their port and turns their boat into stone.
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Where does Odysseus tell Eumaeus he is from?
Crete
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What sign does Zeus send T and how is this sign interpreted?
An eagle clutching a goose. Odysseus will return and take his revenge.
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What two things does Odysseus tell T that he must do?
Do NOT stop the suitors from abusing him and hide all of their weapons
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When Odysseus comes upon the shepherd boy (Athena), what is his reaction, and why is this significant?
He throws himself on his mercy. Because he has learned his lesson about arrogance and the hospitality of strangers.
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How is Odysseus' story of Troy meant to test the swineherd?
He wants to see if he will give him his cloak
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How does Odysseus further test Eumaeus? Does he pass?
Tells him he wants to go into town. Yes. Eumaeus does no want him to be abused by the suitors.
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The suitors are angry that T slipped by them...what are they most worried about?
That the people are turning against them and favor T
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Once Athena reveals herself to Odysseus, she warns him of the dangers he will face. What does she tell Odysseus to do exactly? WHy?
Not to reveal himself even if he is abused. He must test people to see who is still loyal.
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Where does Odysseus sleep? Where does Eumaeus sleep?
In a bed by the fire. Outside with the pigs.
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How does Eumaeus wind up in Ithica?
He was stolen as a child by his nurse. She was later killed and he was bought by Laertes.
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Why is Penelope most angry with Antinous?
His father was taken in and saved by Odysseus
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