The Odyssey Book 2 Study Questions

1. Pay very close attention to the description of the omen of the two eagles that appear to Telemachos and the assembled Ithakans. Is the interpretation furnished by the prophet Halitherses the correct one? Why?
2. What exactly do the eagles mean?
3. What does Athena do in response to Telemachus’ prayer?
4. What does Antinous demand Telemachus to do and why does Telemachus refuse?
5. Where does Telemachus sit during the assembly?
6. What does Telemachus see when he goes home?
7. What does Telemachus tell the assembly?
8. What does Athena do while Telemachus packs?
9. What is the first thing the crew does once they have set sail?
10. Who tries to convince Telemachus to give up on the journey?