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1.Why did Odysseus leave Penelope?
A.He no longer loved her.
B.He went to Troy to fight in the war.
C.He went to Troy to trade with the people.
D.He went to look for Telemachus.


2.Over the years, who gives Penelope news of Odysseus?
A.beacons
B.Telemachus
C.the gods
D.minstrels


3.What was the final strategem that Odysseus concocted at Troy?
A.making an inspiring speech to his troops
B.creating the wooden horse filled with soldiers
C.slaying the Cyclops
D.escaping from Troy disguised as a slave


4.Why do the minstrels sing the noblest versions of Odysseus' deeds to Penelope?
A.because these versions are the true ones
B.because the minstrels are afraid of Penelope
C.because she will reward them with costly gifts
D.because Odysseus will make them rich

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