The Odyssey | Book 6 Questions and Answers
Study Questions
1. Who were the Phaeaceans’ former neighbors?
2. Why does Nausikaa decide to wash the palace laundry?
3. What is she too embarrassed to mention to her father?
4. What is unique about the dance performed by the Phaeacean women?
5. How is Odysseus awakened?
6. What is the handmaidens’ reaction to his appearance?
7. What is Nausikaa’s reaction to his appearance?
8. What decision must Odysseus make concerning his approach to Nausikaa?
9. What is the main reason that Odysseus appears godlike to the Phaeacean ladies?
10. Why is...
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