1. ODYSSEY BOOK 5 test 1) What is the setting: In pages 63-64?
2) Who speaks up in support of Odysseus (P.63)? Who does she address and what exactly does she have to say about Odysseus’ predicament?

2. ODYSSEY BOOK 5 QUIZ
3) What do the words “keeps him captive there” show about Athena’s feelings for Calypso? (P.63)
4) Outline Zeus’ prophesy (P.63-64).
5) Who is the Giant killer? Describe his footwear. What does he carry in his hands and for what purpose?
6) Describe Calypso.
7) Describe Calypso’s island.

3. ODYSSEY BOOK 5 QUIZ
8) Describe the example of guest friendship found in P. 65.
9) What’s the significance of the words “it was Zeus who sent me”? (P. 65, l )
10) What words of Hermes’ (P. 65) suggest
a) that gods have human feelings too?
b) that gods live in a hierarchical society?
11) What is Hermes’ message?
12) How does Calypso respond:
Initially? – Quote key words. (p. 66)
Finally? Quote key words. (p.67-68)

4. ODYSSEY BOOK 5 QUIZ
13) The very first time we meet Odysseus, he is not the man we expect. Explain why. (P )
14) What do we learn about Calypso on page 67?
15) How does Calypso show her great love for Odysseus? (P.67, lines 195-7)
16) What’s the great gift Calypso offers Odysseus (p. 68, l. 209)? Give THREE reasons to explain why he can’t accept?
17) Calypso believes Odysseus wants to return home because of Penelope. What does she have to say about this? How does Odysseus respond? Comment on his words “wise Penelope” (P. 68, P.217). What then drew him back to Penelope?

5. ODYSSEY BOOK 5 QUIZ
18) What does Odysseus’ response show about his character? Provide evidence to explain your answer. (P. 68)
19) What do we learn in P. 69 about Odysseus? Provide evidence to explain your answer.
20) To sum up, what help did Calypso give Odysseus?
21) Who creates trouble for Odysseus while at sea and why? What kind of trouble?
22) What is Odysseus afraid of when he is caught in the storm (P. 70 lines )?
23) Name the goddess who helped him? What was her advice and how did he respond?
24) When and how does Athena help Odysseus (P. 73 and 75)?
25) Name the place that Odysseus landed in.