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Odysseus passes Penelope's tests by:
- Stringing his bow, and shooting an arrow through a dozen axe handles.
- Killing all the suitors
- Odysseus gets angry when Penelope suggests moving the bed, as that would destroy it. He tells Penelope how their bed was made; only they would know.
Penelope's final test for Odysseus was to see if he could move and string his bow, and then shoot an arrow through twelve axe heads. This test was set up as a way for Penelope to confirm if the beggar claiming to be Odysseus was truly her husband returned from his journey. Odysseus passed the test and was reunited with Penelope.
Penelope's final test is a tricky one: She pretends to ask the servants to move their bed from their marital chambers. However, known only to Odysseus and her is that the bed is carved into an olive tree and could not be moved without badly damaging the bed. Odysseus angrily replies that the bed should not have been moved, and describes the bed and it's workmanship, proving his identity.
By telling the men whoever could string the bow and shoot it through all the axes was odysseyus.
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What is is Odysseus and Penelopes symbol?
their tree of life in their bedroom.
What does Penelopes treatment of Odysseus the beggar indicate about her character?
She is noble and virtuous. (c)
What is Penelope's final test to prove her husband's identity?
Penelope's final test for Odysseus is to ask him to move their bed, which Odysseus built himself and knows cannot be moved because it is constructed from an olive tree trunk that is part of the structure of their home. Odysseus passes the test by revealing this secret detail, allowing Penelope to finally recognize him as her husband.
What must the suitors do to win Penelopes hand in marriage?
By stringing the bow of Odysseus and shooting the bow through the 12 handles of axes.
What is penelopes response to Odysseus complaint?
Penelope responds to Odysseus' complaints by expressing her own sorrow and the hardships she faced during his absence. She acknowledges his suffering and assures him of her loyalty and love. Penelope's words convey her deep emotions and her longing for their reunion.
What was circe's final warning to Odysseus?
Circe's final warning to Odysseus was to not slaughter Helios's cattle on Thrinacia
Who is Antinous?
One of Penelopes suitors, and also one of the worst suitors. Antinous is the most obnoxious of Penelope's suitors, when Odysseus returns, he is the one that abuses him the most by breaking a chair over his back and insulting him when Odysseus says that he wants to try to bend Odysseus's bow. He is the suitor that plans to kill Telemachus, as well as the one that Odysseus kills first.
What test did Penelope set for he beggar to prove he was Odysseus?
Penelope asked the beggar (Odysseus in disguise) about their bed, which was made from the trunk of an olive tree and couldn't be moved. Odysseus passed the test by knowing only he and Penelope had this secret, proving his true identity.
His wife makes a final test of Odysseus' identity by getting him to tell?
her about their bed. Odysseus proves his identity by describing their bed, which he explains that he carved himself from an olive tree still rooted to the ground in their bedroom. This specific knowledge convinces his wife that it is truly Odysseus.
What can the reader predict about Odysseus and Penelopes future relationship?
The reader can predict that Odysseus and Penelope's relationship will likely continue to be strong and resilient, as they have already endured many trials and challenges. Despite the obstacles they face, their mutual love and loyalty to each other will likely help them overcome any future difficulties.
How did odysseus test eumaeus?
he but raped him
What task were none of the wooers able to preform?
The suitors were challenged to string Odysseus' bow and then shoot an arrow through 12 axes. None of the suitors are able to accomplish this; the bow of Odysseus had never been strung by anyone besides him. An old man was able to accomplish it; however it was later revealed that the old man was Odysseus in disguise.
