Book Seventeen: Stanger at The Gates

In the beginning of this book where does Telemachus go?

In the beginning of this book Telemachus goes to the place to see his mother.

Before leaving what instructions did Telemachus give Swineherd?

Before leaving Telemachus instructs the Swineherd to take the beggar (Odysseus) into town

Who was the first to see Telemachus once he entered the palace and what was their reaction?

Eurycleia was the first to see Telemachus once he entered the palace and she reacted by rushing towards him, crying, and kissing him

What is Penelope’s reaction to seeing Telemachus

Penelope is overjoyed at seeing Telemachus and she asks him if he has heard any news of his father. Telemachus is strategically does not answer the question.

Penelope asks Telemachus again about his father what is Telemachus respond?

Telemachus responded by telling her what king Menelaus told him about his father's that the nymph Calypso Horton captures but he fails to mention that he knows his father is back home.

Who told Penelope that Odysseus is on native soil?

Theoclymenus told Penelope that Odysseus is on native soil.

What happened when Odysseus dressed as a beggar goes into town?

Dolius’ son, Menanthuis verbally and physical abuses the beggar. On behalf of the beggar the Swineherd curses Menanthuis to his face.

When Odysseus got to the palace who recognized him?

When Odysseus got to the palace Argos his dog recognized him

Once Odysseus enters the palace as a beggar what does Telemachus do.?

Once Odysseus enters the palace as a beggar Telemachus tells the Swineherd to give him a plate of meat and a message. The message is for Odysseus to make his rounds among the suitors and beg them.

How does Athena suggest that Odysseus test the suitors?

Athena should justice that Odysseus test the suitors by going around and begging them for crust.

Why is Antinous upset at you Eumaeus the swine herd?

Antinous is upset at Eumaeus the swine herd for bringing the beggar into the palace, the suitors have enough problems Antinous claims, without having a beggar bled Odysseus’ house white.

Who throws a stool at Odysseus

Antinous throws a stool at Odysseus

What does Penelope say after hearing what Antinous does to the beggar?

Penelope curses Antinous after hearing what he did to the beggar

What does Penelope ask to swineherd to do

Penelope asks the swineherd to tell the stranger to come so she can question him about Odysseus

After the Swineherd tells the beggar Penelope’s request what is his respond?

After the swine hard tells the beggar Penelope’s request, he responds by agreeing and saying that they should do it after sundown so that he will not be hurt by the suitors.