<p>The Odyssey Set 3 Questions Name ______Per_____</p><p>1. What do lines 1021-1029 suggest about the way ancient Greeks responded to the presence of a god?</p><p>2. How is the encounter described in lines 1034-1035 an example of an archetype?</p><p>3. To what are Odysseus’ and Telemachus’ cries compared in the epic simile in lines 1063-1065?</p><p>4. Why is Telemachus initially doubtful that the man before him is his father?</p><p>5. What does Odysseus’ statement in lines 1109-1111 suggest about ancient Greek beliefs about the </p><p> gods’ interest in human affairs?</p><p>6. Which of Odysseus’ deeds in The Odyssey might have helped him to earn Athena’s favor?</p><p>7. How does Odysseus tell his son to respond if the suitors “practice shots” on Odysseus?</p><p>8. What can be inferred about the ancient Greeks based on the fact that they depicted their gods on </p><p> everyday objects like the urn on page 1096?</p><p>9. How do Eumaeus’ beliefs about servitude and slavery compare with those of your culture?</p><p>10. How does Antinous react to Odysseus, who is disguised as a beggar?</p><p>11. What conflicting values does the exchange between Antinous and Odysseus reveal?</p><p>12. What values regarding the use of physical force are evident in Odysseus’ speech in lines 1235-1246?</p><p>13. What ancient Greek belief is conveyed in the suitor’s speech in lines 1254-1259?</p><p>14. How does Penelope regard Antinous?</p><p>15. How does Odysseus’ chiding of his true identity from Penelope suggest the trickster archetype? 16. How was Penelope able to delay marriage for three years? Integrate context to support your </p><p> commentary.</p><p>17. What means does Penelope decide she will use to choose a husband? Integrate context to support </p><p> your commentary.</p><p>18. Lines 1370-1379 are another epic simile comparing what? </p><p>19. What qualities of Odysseus does this comparison emphasize? </p><p>20. Describe Antinous’ treatment of Odysseus.</p><p>21. Why do you think Antinous treats Odysseus as he does?</p><p>22. Compare Odysseus’ emotions with those of Telemachus at their reunion.</p>
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