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Book 23: The Trunk of the Olive Tree

Pgs. 1162-1165

BOOK 23:
What did Athena do to Odysseus?
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How does Penelope initially behave with Odysseus? Why do you think that is?
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Why did Odysseus become so angry about Penelope telling Odysseus to sleep on a bed outside his
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What was the significance of the Trunk of Olive to Odysseus and Penelopes home?
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What was it that finally made Penelope believe that he was Odysseus?
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Why were the townspeople angry at Odysseus? How were they handled?
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SHORT SUMMARY of BOOK 23

Write 1 paragraph (5-7 sentences) summarizing what is occurring in Book 23 :