Characters
Who is the disguised beggar?
Odysseus
Where does the chapter take place?
Ithaca
Why does Irus keep bothering Odysseus?
He wants to start a fight and chase Odysseus away.
When did Odysseus tell Penelope to pick a new husband?
When Telemachus begins growing facial hair.
Who is the new beggar in this chapter?
Irus
Where does the fight take place?
Courtyard
Who wins the fight between the two beggars(Odysseus or Irus)?
Odysseus
What does Athene do to Penelope?
Gives her extra beauty and tells her to confront the suitors.
What goddess appears in this chapter?
Athene
Where did the winner of the fight go?
The Palace
How does Odysseus win the fight?
Athene gives him extra strength before the fight begins.
What do the suitors give Penelope?
Gifts
Who does the beggar warn about Odysseus's return?
Amphinomus
Where does Telemachus tell the suitors to go after the events of the day?
Home
Does Odysseus end up killing Irus
No, he drags him outside the courtyard
Which character diffused the fight between the suitor and the beggar?
Telemachus
Where does Penelope confront the suitors?
Inside of her palace.
Why does Eurymachus throw the stool?
Athene inspires Eurymachus to insult him but Odysseus says something right back angering him.