Thursday, November 12, 2009

Book 8

1. Why do the people assemble with Alkínoös and Odysseus?
2. What song does Demódokos sing?
3. How does Odysseus react?
4. Who is the first to challenge Odysseus to a contest?
5. Who insults Odysseus with his taunts?
6. What does Odysseus do to meet the challenge?
7. What second song does Demódokos sing?
8. What does the king have his son and Halius do to entertain Odysseus?
9. What gifts is Odysseus given?
10. What song does Odysseus have Demódokos sing about Troy?
11. Why does Alkínoös have Demódokos stop singing?
12. What foreshadowing does Alkínoös give about how Phaiákia will be punished for helping a stranger get home?
13. What is Alkínoös asking for at the end of the book?

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