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The Odyssey
Books 1-2	

Directions:  Answer the following questions in your own words.

1.  Why can’t Odysseus return home? _______________________________________________

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2.  Why does Athena want to help Odysseus? _________________________________________

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3.  Who are the suitors?  What are they doing in Odysseus’ house? ________________________

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4.  In what way have the suitors affected Odysseus’ home?  Explain your answer. ____________

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5.  Who is Telemachus?  Describe him. ______________________________________________

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6.  What causes Telemachus to gain confidence to stand up to the suitors? __________________

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7.  How did Penelope fool the suitors with her weaving? ________________________________

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8.   What is Halitherses’ interpretation the two fighting eagles? ___________________________

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9.  How does Athena assist Telemachus?  ____________________________________________

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10.  What does Telemachus plan to do?  _____________________________________________

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