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Name: Pd: Date: The Odyssey Part III and IV Guide Answer all questions thoroughly. 2 pts per question. 50 pts total. 1) What happens in this part that shows Poseidon’s anger at Odysseus? 2) A. Who are the suitors? B. Why are they in Odysseus’ home? A. B. 3) A. How does Telemachus act when he thinks Odysseus is a god? B. What does this say about the Greeks’ views of the gods? A. B. 4) Who is Antinous? 5) Why is it ironic that Antinous will not give Odysseus any food? 6) Describe two moments that foreshadow Odysseus and Telemachus’ attack on the suitors. 1. 2. 7) Before the test of the bow, how did Penelope trick the suitors into giving her more time before she had to marry one of them? 8) Explain the two tasks included in the test of the bow. 1. 2. 9) A. What omen (sign) from Zeus does Odysseus receive during the test of the bow? B. What does he believe this signifies? A. B. 10) Telemachus, true son of King Odysseus belted his sword on, clapped his hand to his spear and with a clink and glitter of keen bronze stood by his chair, in the forefront near his father. A. After reading this quote, what do you believe is going to happen next? B. What tells you this? A. B. 5 points 11) Explain Penelope’s life without Odysseus. What do her actions say about the Greeks’ views on marriage? Write at least 5 sentences in response. Part IV 1) Why are there no weapons around for the suitors to use against Odysseus? 2) A. How does Eurymachus try to avoid bloodshed? B. What is Odysseus’ response? A. B. 3) How is Eurymachus’ second speech (lines 74-84) different from his first (lines 4862)? 4) A. Which speech do you think represents the real Eurymachus? B. Why? A. B. 5) A. Do you think Odysseus is right in seeking bloody revenge against the suitors? B. Why or why not? A. B. 6) A. How does Telemachus feel about this slaughter? B. What tells you this? A. B. 7) What reasons might Penelope have for not welcoming Odysseus immediately? 8) How can the old nurse tell that Odysseus is who he claims to be? 9) A. What problem does Odysseus anticipate after killing the suitors? B. How does he plan to deal with it? A. B. 10) Explain how Penelope tests Odysseus. How does Odysseus prove himself to her? Please include specific details in your response. 5 points 11) Tell me what you learned about Greek culture and beliefs while reading The Odyssey. What were some of their rules and how were they expected to treat others? What were their religious beliefs? 5 sentences minimum.