The Odyssey Book 7 Study Questions

1. What is the mean of Athena transforming into a little girl when she leads Odysseus to the palace of Alkinoos? 
2. What is the significance of the fog that surrounds Odysseus as he walks through the city?
3. Who are the Phaeacians honoring when Odysseus arrives? What does this celebration look like?
4. How might we describe Odysseus’s attitude and character in Book 7? 
5. How does Odysseus treat Queen Arete? 
6. How does Alkinoos treat Odysseus?
7. What do you make of Alkinoos’ offer to give Odysseus the princess Nausikaa as his bride?
8. The concept of hospitality and protection towards strangers (xenia) is apparent throughout Book 7. Write a paragraph showing several instances of xenia in Book 7.