What character trait does Penelope demonstrate when she calls for the suitors to hold a contest? What other character has a similar trait?She demonstrates cleverness, like Odysseus does when he tricks and overcomes foes.She demonstrates hospitality, like the Phaeacians do when Odysseus lands on their island.She demonstrates a lack of confidence, like Telemachus does when he fails to kick out the suitors.She demonstrates a lack of self control, like Odysseus’s men do when they slaughter Helios’s
Answer
A
She demonstrates cleverness, like Odysseus does when he tricks and overcomes foes.
B
She demonstrates hospitality, like the Phaeacians do when Odysseus lands on their island.
C
She demonstrates a lack of confidence, like Telemachus does when he fails to kick out the suitors.
D
She demonstrates a lack of self control, like Odysseus’s men do when they slaughter Helios’s cattle.
Explanation
Penelope calls for a contest that gives her a way to delay choosing a suitor and helps test whether anyone can use Odysseus’s bow. This shows cleverness, a trait she shares with Odysseus, who often relies on tricks and careful planning to overcome challenges. The correct choice is “She demonstrates cleverness, like Odysseus does when he tricks and overcomes foes.”
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