Melantho Quiz

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1. Who was Melantho's father?

   1. Eumaeus
   2. Laertes
   3. Philoetius
   4. Dolius
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   Answer: Dolius

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2. Which suitor was Melantho especially connected with?

   1. Ctesippus
   2. Amphinomus
   3. Eurymachus
   4. Antinous
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   Answer: Eurymachus

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3. Who raised Melantho from childhood and treated her with affection?

   1. Calypso
   2. Penelope
   3. Eurycleia
   4. Circe
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   Answer: Penelope

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4. What was Melanthius's role in the household of Odysseus?

   1. Butler
   2. Goatherd
   3. Cattleherd
   4. Swineherd
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   Answer: Goatherd

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5. In which book of the Odyssey does Melantho appear mainly?

   1. Book 22
   2. Book 18
   3. Book 5
   4. Book 12
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   Answer: Book 18

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6. Who is described as the opposite of Melantho in terms of loyalty and service?

   1. Calypso
   2. Helen
   3. Eurycleia
   4. Circe
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   Answer: Eurycleia

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7. What was Melantho's role in the palace of Odysseus?

   1. Maidservant
   2. Cook
   3. Nurse
   4. Weaver
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   Answer: Maidservant

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8. Who rebuked Melantho after she insulted the disguised Odysseus?

   1. Athena
   2. Eurycleia
   3. Penelope
   4. Telemachus
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   Answer: Penelope

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