1. Odyssey Reading 2 Test Books V, VI, IX Teachers: Sarah Leptinsky, Jeff Ardolino, Stephanie Loughlin, Chet Stein, Liam Klutch

2. Question 1: Who was sent down to talk to Calypso? (Book V) A. Athena B. Hermes C. Zeus D. Apollo

3. Question 1 Answer: B. Hermes

4. Question 2: How long was Odysseus at sea? (Book V) A. One month B. 27 days C. 18 days D. 3 weeks

5. Question 2 Answer: C. 18 days

6. Question 3: Who came to Odysseus' rescue during the storm? (Book V) A. Athena B. Iris C. Poseidon D. Ino

7. Question 3 Answer: D. Ino

8. Question 4: What does the goddess that rescues Odysseus give to him? (Book V) A. Veil B. A sword C. Food D. A horse

9. Question 4 Answer: A. Veil

10. Question 5: "That's right! You have had a good lot of troubles already, and now you may go tossing about on the water and get ashore if you can. Even if you get there, I don't think you will be able to complain of having less than your share of trouble!" (Homer 71). Who says this? (Book V) A. Poseidon. B. Odysseus C. Calypso D. Athena

11. Question 5 Answer: A. Poseidon

12. Question 6: Who encourages the young princess to go to the river? (Book VI) A. Athena B. Zeus C. Hermes D. Poseidon

13. Question 6 Answer: A. Athena

14. Question 7: What is the princesses name? (Book VI) A. Helen B. Aphrodite C. Nausicaa D. Penelope

15. Question 7 Answer: C. Nausicaa

16. Question 8: Who approaches Nausicaa and the other women washing their clothes? (Book VI) A. Athena B. Telemachos C. Aphrodite D. Odysseus

17. Question 8 Answer: D. Odysseus

18. Question 9: Who is Nausicaa's father? (Book VI) A. Odysseus B. Alcinoos C. Zeus D. Poseidon

19. Question 9 Answer: B. Alcinoos

20. Question 10: Who is Odysseus speaking to? "I kneel to thee Queen! - Art thou goddess? Are you mortal?" (Homer 78). (Book VI) A. Athena B. Nausicaa C. Penelope D. Helen

21. Question 10 Answer: B. Nausicaa

22. Question 11: Who sent the storm that brings Odysseus and his crew to the land of the Lotus-eaters ? (Book IX) A. Posiedon B. Athena C. Aphrodite D. Zeus

23. Question 11 Answer: D. Zeus

24. Question 12: Who eats the lotus-flowers? (Book IX) A. Odysseus B. Odysseus' crew C. Athena D. Poseidon

25. Question 12 Answer: B. Odysseus's crew

26. Question 13: Who is "noman"? (Book IX) A. Telemachos B. Polyphemus C. Athena D. Odysseus

27. Question 13 Answer: D. Odysseus

28. Question 14: Who is Polyphemus' father? (Book IX) A. Poseidon B. Zeus C. Hermes D. Athena

29. Question 14 Answer: A. Poseidon

30. Question 15:"O my friends, Noman is killing me by craft and not by main force!" (Homer 115). Who says this? (Book IX) A. Odysseus B. Polyphemus C. Poseidon D. Telemachos

31. Question 15 Answer: B. Polyphemus