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Book 16: Father and Son

Pgs. 1142-1147
What does Athena do to Odysseus when he returns home? Why does she do that? (pg. 1142)
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What did Telemachus want to know from the swineherd? What did he answer?
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What did Athena do for Odysseus when she wanted him to tell Telemachus who he really was?
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What did Telemachus first think Odysseus was when he appeared to him?
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What were Telemachus and Odysseus tears compared to? Explain.
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What did Telemachus and Odysseus face when going home? What was the plan?
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SHORT SUMMARY of BOOK 16

Write 1 paragraph (5-7 sentences) summarizing what is occurring in Book 16