Book 6 : The Princess And The Stranger

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    Who is Athena?

    • The daughter of Zues
    • The daughter of Alcinous
    • Odysseus's girlfriend
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This helps you studying and understand book 6 of the Odyssey.

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  • 2. 

    Who is Nausicaa?

    • Odysseus's sister

    • Alcinous's daughter (princess)

    • Athena's sister

    Correct Answer
    A. Alcinous's daughter (princess)
    Explanation
    Nausicaa is Alcinous's daughter and a princess in Greek mythology. She is known for her beauty and kindness. In Homer's Odyssey, Nausicaa discovers the shipwrecked Odysseus on the shores of her father's kingdom and helps him. She provides him with clothing, food, and guidance to return home. Nausicaa's compassion and hospitality towards Odysseus demonstrate her noble character and make her an important figure in the epic.

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  • 3. 

    Who helped Odysseus most of the time?

    • Arete

    • Athena

    • Alcinous

    Correct Answer
    A. Athena
    Explanation
    Athena is the correct answer because throughout the Odyssey, she consistently supports and guides Odysseus on his journey. As the goddess of wisdom and warfare, Athena provides him with advice, protection, and assistance in various forms. She disguises herself as different characters to aid Odysseus, such as Mentor and Mentes, and helps him navigate challenges and obstacles. Athena's continuous help and intervention play a significant role in Odysseus' success in returning home.

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    Why did Odysseus feel so drawn to Nausicaa?

    • Athena made her stand out

    • The maids were ugly

    • He liked her hair

    Correct Answer
    A. Athena made her stand out
    Explanation
    Odysseus felt drawn to Nausicaa because Athena made her stand out. This implies that Athena, the goddess of wisdom and strategic warfare, used her powers to enhance Nausicaa's appearance or make her more noticeable. It suggests that Nausicaa possessed a certain allure or charisma that caught Odysseus' attention, possibly due to Athena's influence.

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    How does Odysseus wake up?

    • Athena wakes him up

    • Nausicaa throws a ball at him

    • Nausicaa's voice woke him up as they were playing

    Correct Answer
    A. Nausicaa's voice woke him up as they were playing
    Explanation
    Nausicaa's voice woke Odysseus up as they were playing. This suggests that Odysseus was sleeping and Nausicaa's voice disrupted his sleep, causing him to wake up. The mention of them playing implies that they were engaged in some sort of activity together, possibly indicating that they were enjoying each other's company.

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    What did Nausicaa give Odysseus advice for?

    • How to meet the Queen

    • How to meet the King

    • How to be confident

    Correct Answer
    A. How to meet the Queen
    Explanation
    Nausicaa gave Odysseus advice on how to meet the Queen. This suggests that Nausicaa provided guidance or instructions to Odysseus on the proper way to approach and interact with the Queen.

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    Why does Nausicaa go to the Washington Pools?

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