Odysseus
Penelope
Plot points
100

What allows Eurycleia to recognize Odysseus despite the beggar disguise?

Odysseus's scar on his foot.

100

How does Penelope test Odysseus? 

She tells him to describe Odysseus's clothes. 

100

What do Telemachus and Odysseus do after the suitors leave? 

They hide the weapons and armor from the great hall.

200

Why does Odyseuss hide his emotions when Penelope cries

He wants to protect his identity and keep his plans a secret. 

200

What was Penelope's dream about?

Twenty pet geese being killed by a great eagle from the mountain. 

200

Who insults Odysseus and asks why he is still in the palace?

Melantho

300

How did Odysseus get his scar?

He got it during a boar hunting trip with his grandfather Autolycus and his uncles. 

300

How does Penelope decide to finally select a new husband from the suitors?

She challenges suitors to shoot Odysseus's bow through his axes.

300

What does Odysseus threaten to do to Eurycleia if she reveals his true identity?

He threatens to kill her along with the suitors.

400

Why did Odysseus's grandfather want him to be named 'Odysseus'?

He was disliked by many and he disliked them back.

400

How many axes does Penelope say the suitors will have to shoot through?

12

400

What does Athena do while Telemachus and Odysseus hide the weapons? 

She shines light inside room with a golden lamp.