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The Return of Odysseus
Argus
Odysseus' Revenge
The Challenge
Penelope's Test
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How is Odysseus dressed when he returns home?
Odysseus returns wearing ragged clothes. His face is wrinkled and aged and his face has a long gray beard.
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Who is Argus?
Argus is the name of Odysseus' dog.
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Which suitor does Odysseus kill first?
Antinious
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What god does Odysseus pray to in order to help him with the challenge?

Apollo

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

How long did it take Odysseus to get home from Troy?

10 years

200

What trait does Argus display after remembering Odysseus after many years?

Loyalty 

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What excuse do the suitors give to Odysseus to convince him not to kill them?

Odysseus already killed their leader and they will replace the food they ate
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What literary technique is used when Odysseus (disguised as a beggar) is talking to Penelope

Dramatic Irony 

200

What grows in the middle of Penelope's room and what does it symbolize?

Tree, Life

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How long was Odysseus gone in TOTAL?

20 Years

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How is Argus found?
Argus is found sitting outside the gate of Odysseus' yard in a pile of cow dung.
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Why is Antinious so mean to Odysseus?
Antinious is so mean because he acting as the owner of the property and he is trying to impress Penelope.
300

What trait of a hero does Odysseus need in order to string the giant bow?

Strength 

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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.
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What is Telemachus reaction when he sees his father?

He cries tears of joy because he missed him

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How can the reader tell that Argus knows that the beggar is Odysseus?
Argus wags his tail and becomes excited.
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Why can't Telemachus reveal that Odysseus is home?
Because the suitors will kill him.
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What epithet is used to describe Odysseus when he is FIGHTING with the suitors?

The wiliest of fighters

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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.
500

The Epithet: "The true son of King Odysseus" applies to who?

Telemachus 

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How and when does Argus die?
Argus dies after Odysseus pets him. He died from old age.
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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.
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What image characterizes the story as an epic story?

Odysseus and Telemachus facing 100 suitors

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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.