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Who accompanied Telemachus to the place of assembly?	[ "Mentor, Antiphus, and Halitherses", "Only his dogs", "Eumaeus and Melanthius", "Piraeus and Theoclymenus" ]	3	gpt-4.1-mini	2,850
How did Aeolus react when Ulysses returned after being blown back by the winds?	[ "He welcomed him warmly and helped again", "He refused to help and sent Ulysses away angrily", "He gave him more gifts", "He asked for a sacrifice" ]	1	gpt-4.1-mini	1,871
What weapon did Ulysses use to kill Antinous?	[ "Sword", "Spear", "Bow and arrow", "Dagger" ]	2	gpt-4.1-mini	4,319
How did Ulysses ultimately strike Irus during their fight?	[ "A blow to the neck breaking his skull bones", "A punch to the stomach", "A kick to the ribs", "A slap to the face" ]	0	gpt-4.1-mini	5,351
Why did Minerva advise Telemachus to return home quickly?	[ "His mother might marry Eurymachus", "The suitors planned to kill him", "His property was in danger", "All of the above" ]	3	gpt-4.1-mini	191
How did Elpenor die?	[ "In battle at Troy", "By falling off the roof of Circe’s house", "Drowned at sea", "Killed by a wild beast" ]	1	gpt-4.1-mini	2,024
Where did Ulysses decide to rest after reaching land?	[ "In the woods under two olive shoots growing from one stock", "On the riverbank", "In a cave", "In the open under the stars" ]	0	gpt-4.1-mini	108
What did Nestor advise Telemachus regarding the suitors of his mother?	[ "To confront them immediately", "To accept their presence", "To be patient and hope for his father's return", "To seek help from Minerva" ]	2	gpt-4.1-mini	4,256
What does Telemachus instruct Eumaeus to do with the food he gives him?	[ "Eat it himself", "Take it to the suitors", "Give it to the stranger to beg from the suitors", "Hide it from the suitors" ]	2	gpt-4.1-mini	4,169
What cloak did Ulysses wear during the ambuscade before Troy?	[ "His own cloak", "Ulysses' cloak", "Another soldier's cloak", "No cloak, only his shield and shirt" ]	3	gpt-4.1-mini	4,254
What was Antinous' reaction to learning of Telemachus' voyage?	[ "He was pleased", "He was indifferent", "He was angry and planned to ambush Telemachus", "He decided to help Telemachus" ]	2	gpt-4.1-mini	1,360
What did Ulysses do with the veil Ino gave him once he was safe on land?	[ "Kept it as a good luck charm", "Gave it to Minerva", "Threw it back into the river", "Buried it in the sand" ]	2	gpt-4.1-mini	2,521
What did Telemachus say to the suitors after the uproar?	[ "They should go home to bed because they have had their suppers", "He asked them to continue the feast", "He threatened to fight them", "He ignored the disturbance" ]	0	gpt-4.1-mini	4,747
How many suitors did Telemachus say were present in Ithaca?	[ "About twenty", "Over a hundred", "More than fifty", "More than one hundred" ]	3	gpt-4.1-mini	5,295
Why did Minerva advise Telemachus to return home quickly?	[ "His mother might marry Eurymachus", "The suitors planned to kill him", "His property was in danger", "All of the above" ]	3	gpt-4.1-mini	5,271
How many suitors did Telemachus say were present in Ithaca?	[ "About twenty", "Over a hundred", "More than fifty", "More than one hundred" ]	3	gpt-4.1-mini	2,765
How did Ulysses first address Nausicaa?	[ "Demanding clothes and food", "In honeyed and persuasive language, asking if she was a goddess or mortal", "Asking for directions to the city", "Threatening to take her away" ]	1	gpt-4.1-mini	4,073
What did Nestor advise Telemachus regarding the suitors of his mother?	[ "To confront them immediately", "To accept their presence", "To be patient and hope for his father's return", "To seek help from Minerva" ]	2	gpt-4.1-mini	4,366
What cloak did Ulysses wear during the ambuscade before Troy?	[ "His own cloak", "Ulysses' cloak", "Another soldier's cloak", "No cloak, only his shield and shirt" ]	3	gpt-4.1-mini	476
What was Helen's feeling about being taken to Troy?	[ "She was happy to be there", "She was unhappy and yearned for home", "She wanted to stay there forever", "She did not remember her past" ]	1	gpt-4.1-mini	5,318
What was the swineherd Eumaeus doing when Ulysses arrived?	[ "Cutting out a pair of sandals from ox hide", "Feeding the pigs", "Sleeping inside the hut", "Herding the boars outside the yard" ]	0	gpt-4.1-mini	4,028
Which girl did not run away from Ulysses upon seeing him?	[ "One of the maids", "Nausicaa, daughter of Alcinous", "Minerva in disguise", "Dymas’s daughter" ]	1	gpt-4.1-mini	312
Who accompanied Telemachus to the place of assembly?	[ "Mentor, Antiphus, and Halitherses", "Only his dogs", "Eumaeus and Melanthius", "Piraeus and Theoclymenus" ]	3	gpt-4.1-mini	508
What did Ulysses instruct the women to do to the dead suitors?	[ "Carry them out and clean the cloisters", "Burn them on a pyre", "Leave them where they fell", "Bury them in the courtyard" ]	0	gpt-4.1-mini	166
What was Ulysses doing when Mercury found Calypso?	[ "Sitting inside the cave", "Looking out to sea with tears", "Sleeping on the shore", "Building a raft" ]	1	gpt-4.1-mini	1,813
How did Telemachus react when Eumaeus said he saw a ship entering the harbor?	[ "He smiled at his father without Eumaeus seeing", "He immediately went to meet the ship", "He told Eumaeus to keep watch", "He ordered a warning to be sent to the suitors" ]	0	gpt-4.1-mini	3,454
Where did Nestor put Telemachus to sleep?	[ "In the guest room", "In the room over the gateway with Pisistratus", "On the deck of the ship", "In his own bed chamber" ]	1	gpt-4.1-mini	3,822
What strategy did Penelope use to delay remarrying the suitors?	[ "She hid from them", "She pretended Ulysses was alive", "She worked on a large needlework web by day and unraveled it by night", "She sent them away with gifts" ]	2	gpt-4.1-mini	1,024
What effect did Minerva have on the suitors' weapons?	[ "Made them more deadly", "Made their spears ineffective", "Made the weapons break", "Made the weapons miss their target" ]	1	gpt-4.1-mini	1,221
How long did Ulysses and his men sail before nearing their home?	[ "Seven days and seven nights", "Nine days and nine nights", "Twelve days and twelve nights", "Fourteen days and fourteen nights" ]	1	gpt-4.1-mini	4,440
How did Ulysses' discus throw compare to those of the Phaeacians?	[ "It was shorter than most", "It was about the same distance", "It was farther than any other", "It broke the ship's mast" ]	2	gpt-4.1-mini	4,908
What was Penelope holding when she came out to the suitors?	[ "Ulysses' bow and quiver", "A sword and shield", "A golden crown", "A basket of food" ]	0	gpt-4.1-mini	4,903
How did Ulysses’ men react when told not to touch the sacred cattle?	[ "They agreed and obeyed", "They mocked him and refused", "They swore an oath to obey", "They immediately killed some cattle" ]	2	gpt-4.1-mini	5,267
How did Ulysses’ men react when told not to touch the sacred cattle?	[ "They agreed and obeyed", "They mocked him and refused", "They swore an oath to obey", "They immediately killed some cattle" ]	2	gpt-4.1-mini	2,663
Who was chosen to light the way to the store-room?	[ "One of the maids", "Nurse Euryclea", "The stranger (Ulysses)", "Telemachus himself" ]	2	gpt-4.1-mini	2,263
What cloak did Ulysses wear during the ambuscade before Troy?	[ "His own cloak", "Ulysses' cloak", "Another soldier's cloak", "No cloak, only his shield and shirt" ]	3	gpt-4.1-mini	2,614
What relation did Alcinous ask Ulysses if he had lost in the Trojan War?	[ "His brother or father", "His wife or daughter", "A brave kinsman, son-in-law, or father-in-law", "His best friend or servant" ]	2	gpt-4.1-mini	2,268
How did the other suitors react to Antinous striking the stranger?	[ "They were displeased and warned Antinous", "They applauded him", "They laughed loudly", "They ignored the incident" ]	0	gpt-4.1-mini	4,864
Who was the best runner in the foot races?	[ "Clytoneus", "Euryalus", "Laodamas", "Ulysses" ]	0	gpt-4.1-mini	1,448
Where did Ulysses sleep when he returned to his home in this passage?	[ "On a bed with blankets", "On an undressed bullock's hide with sheepskins", "On the floor of the great hall", "In a guest chamber provided by Telemachus" ]	1	gpt-4.1-mini	5,253
Where was Achilles laid after his death according to the passage?	[ "In the house of Aegisthus", "On the battlefield at Troy", "On a mound over the Hellespont", "In the palace of Agamemnon" ]	2	gpt-4.1-mini	3,786
What did Anticlea say about Ulysses’ father’s condition?	[ "He grieves and sleeps on the floor in rags", "He is joyful and well", "He has remarried", "He has left Ithaca" ]	0	gpt-4.1-mini	3,501
Which island did Ulysses mention where the nymph Calypso kept him?	[ "Ogygian island", "Aeolia", "Telepylos", "Ismaros" ]	0	gpt-4.1-mini	152
Why did Ulysses not tell his men about Scylla before entering the straits?	[ "He wanted to surprise them", "He feared they would not row if they knew", "He forgot to tell them", "He thought Scylla was harmless" ]	1	gpt-4.1-mini	2,879
What did Minerva plan to do to help Ulysses?	[ "Go to Calypso and tell her to release him", "Go to Ithaca to encourage Telemachus", "Send Mercury to the Ogygian island", "All of the above" ]	3	gpt-4.1-mini	5,376
Why did Pisistratus suggest waiting until morning before departing?	[ "Because they cannot drive in the dark", "Because Menelaus was not awake", "Because they needed to wait for the wind", "Because Telemachus was not ready" ]	0	gpt-4.1-mini	5,103
What did Minerva plan to do to help Ulysses?	[ "Go to Calypso and tell her to release him", "Go to Ithaca to encourage Telemachus", "Send Mercury to the Ogygian island", "All of the above" ]	3	gpt-4.1-mini	2,373
What did Nestor provide Telemachus for his journey to Lacedaemon?	[ "A ship and sailors", "A chariot, horses, and an escort", "A letter to Menelaus", "A sword and armor" ]	1	gpt-4.1-mini	5,348
How did Nestor propose to send Telemachus to visit Menelaus?	[ "On foot with guards", "By sea with his crew", "By chariot with horses and an escort", "In a merchant ship" ]	2	gpt-4.1-mini	2,402
Why did Minerva advise Telemachus to return home quickly?	[ "His mother might marry Eurymachus", "The suitors planned to kill him", "His property was in danger", "All of the above" ]	3	gpt-4.1-mini	4,710
How did Telemachus respond to Agelaus’s suggestion about his mother’s remarriage?	[ "He refused to allow it under any circumstances", "He said he would insist she leave the house", "He said he would not oppose her choice and would give gifts", "He ignored the suggestion completely" ]	2	gpt-4.1-mini	3,384
Why did Minerva advise Telemachus to return home quickly?	[ "His mother might marry Eurymachus", "The suitors planned to kill him", "His property was in danger", "All of the above" ]	3	gpt-4.1-mini	2,897
Who kidnapped Eumaeus as a child?	[ "Taphian pirates who sold him to Laertes", "Phoenician traders", "Menelaus’s men", "Suitors of Penelope" ]	0	gpt-4.1-mini	5,244
What does Telemachus instruct Eumaeus to do with the food he gives him?	[ "Eat it himself", "Take it to the suitors", "Give it to the stranger to beg from the suitors", "Hide it from the suitors" ]	2	gpt-4.1-mini	1,867
To what did Ulysses compare Nausicaa’s beauty?	[ "A blooming rose", "A young palm tree near the altar of Apollo at Delos", "The goddess Athena", "The moon shining over the sea" ]	1	gpt-4.1-mini	5,141
What happened to Ulysses' men who went ashore in the land of the Laestrygonians?	[ "They traded for food and supplies", "They were turned into pigs by Circe", "They were killed and eaten by the Laestrygonians", "They escaped unharmed" ]	2	gpt-4.1-mini	31
What was the reaction of the suitors when Ulysses asked to try the bow?	[ "They encouraged him", "They were angry and feared he might string it", "They ignored him", "They left the house" ]	1	gpt-4.1-mini	1,225
What warning does Telemachus give the suitors about their behavior?	[ "They will be banished from Ithaca", "He will call the gods to punish them", "He will formally ask them to leave and threaten action", "He will ask his mother to marry one of them" ]	2	gpt-4.1-mini	937
What unique characteristic does the garden outside the palace have?	[ "It is full of poisonous plants", "Its fruits never rot or fail all year round", "It contains only olive trees", "It has no water source" ]	1	gpt-4.1-mini	3,459
How does Telemachus respond to his mother’s request to stop the sad song?	[ "He agrees and stops the bard", "He tells her to bear it and let the bard sing", "He angrily silences her", "He asks the suitors to leave" ]	1	gpt-4.1-mini	752
Who noticed Minerva first upon her arrival in Ithaca?	[ "Penelope", "Telemachus", "The suitors", "Laertes" ]	1	gpt-4.1-mini	1,539
What was Philoetius' reaction to seeing the stranger?	[ "He felt sorrow and thought the stranger might be Ulysses", "He was angry and insulted him", "He ignored the stranger completely", "He called the suitors to drive him away" ]	0	gpt-4.1-mini	309
What cloak did Ulysses wear during the ambuscade before Troy?	[ "His own cloak", "Ulysses' cloak", "Another soldier's cloak", "No cloak, only his shield and shirt" ]	3	gpt-4.1-mini	4,361
What was Eumaeus's reaction when Telemachus appeared at the door?	[ "He ignored him", "He fell to the ground", "He embraced and wept for joy", "He accused him of betrayal" ]	2	gpt-4.1-mini	3,603
What warning did Telemachus give to Ctesippus after the incident?	[ "He threatened to kill him if he struck Ulysses", "He told him to leave the house immediately", "He asked the suitors to punish Ctesippus", "He ignored the insult" ]	0	gpt-4.1-mini	3,689
What does Minerva say about gifts when declining Telemachus' offer?	[ "She will accept a gift immediately", "She will take a gift when she comes again", "She does not want any gifts", "She demands a gift of gold" ]	1	gpt-4.1-mini	4,230
What warning does Eurylochus give Ulysses about going to Circe’s house?	[ "That Circe will help them on their journey", "That Circe will turn them all into animals", "That the Laestrygonians are still nearby", "That the gods are angry with them" ]	1	gpt-4.1-mini	2,306
What did Minerva plan to do to help Ulysses?	[ "Go to Calypso and tell her to release him", "Go to Ithaca to encourage Telemachus", "Send Mercury to the Ogygian island", "All of the above" ]	3	gpt-4.1-mini	495
What did the Laestrygonians do to Ulysses' men?	[ "Welcomed them as guests", "Turned them into pigs", "Killed and ate them", "Helped them repair their ships" ]	2	gpt-4.1-mini	1,405
How long did Ulysses and his men stay with Circe?	[ "One week", "One month", "One year", "Two years" ]	2	gpt-4.1-mini	4,666
What did Ulysses do to Irus after the fight?	[ "He dragged him to the outer court gate and propped him up against the wall", "He helped him to his feet and apologized", "He threw him out of the house immediately", "He gave him food and drink" ]	0	gpt-4.1-mini	205
What did Minerva plan to do to help Ulysses?	[ "Go to Calypso and tell her to release him", "Go to Ithaca to encourage Telemachus", "Send Mercury to the Ogygian island", "All of the above" ]	3	gpt-4.1-mini	1,434
What were the people of Pylos doing when Telemachus arrived?	[ "Celebrating a wedding", "Preparing for a battle", "Offering a sacrifice to Neptune", "Holding a council meeting" ]	2	gpt-4.1-mini	1,135
What cloak did Ulysses wear during the ambuscade before Troy?	[ "His own cloak", "Ulysses' cloak", "Another soldier's cloak", "No cloak, only his shield and shirt" ]	3	gpt-4.1-mini	3,686
What plan did Ulysses propose for dealing with the suitors?	[ "To call the Achaeans to fight them", "To fight them alone", "To find help and hide the weapons in the house", "To flee Ithaca" ]	2	gpt-4.1-mini	4,728
Who was the old woman chosen to wash Ulysses' feet?	[ "Eurynome", "Euryclea", "Melantho", "Penelope" ]	1	gpt-4.1-mini	701
What did Minerva plan to do to help Ulysses?	[ "Go to Calypso and tell her to release him", "Go to Ithaca to encourage Telemachus", "Send Mercury to the Ogygian island", "All of the above" ]	3	gpt-4.1-mini	305
What prayer did Ulysses make when he sat in the sacred grove of Minerva?	[ "To be turned into a god", "To be granted safe passage and hospitable friends among the Phaeacians", "To destroy the Cyclopes", "To return immediately to Ithaca" ]	1	gpt-4.1-mini	3,070
What was the fate of the suitors after Ulysses used his bow?	[ "They were killed by Ulysses and Telemachus", "They fled to Pylos", "They were forgiven by Penelope", "They imprisoned Ulysses" ]	0	gpt-4.1-mini	1,192
What happened when Ulysses laid his hands on the knees of Queen Arete?	[ "The darkness hiding him fell away", "He was immediately welcomed with a feast", "He was taken prisoner", "He was ignored" ]	0	gpt-4.1-mini	4,296
What happens to Ulysses’ men who enter Circe’s house?	[ "They are welcomed and given gifts", "They are drugged and turned into pigs", "They become enchanted wolves", "They are imprisoned in a cave" ]	1	gpt-4.1-mini	4,700
What is the country of the Laestrygonians like?	[ "A peaceful island with no inhabitants", "A rocky stronghold with giant cannibals", "A city ruled by a blind prophet", "A floating island with six sons and daughters" ]	1	gpt-4.1-mini	1,061
What did Minerva plan to do to help Ulysses?	[ "Go to Calypso and tell her to release him", "Go to Ithaca to encourage Telemachus", "Send Mercury to the Ogygian island", "All of the above" ]	3	gpt-4.1-mini	843
Who began to tell the gods about the sufferings of Ulysses?	[ "Jove", "Mercury", "Minerva", "Calypso" ]	2	gpt-4.1-mini	3,207
How did Ulysses plan to hide the deaths of the suitors from the town?	[ "Have Phemius play a wedding song to suggest a marriage celebration", "Tell everyone they had left town", "Lock all the doors", "Spread a false rumor" ]	0	gpt-4.1-mini	2,669
Why did Ulysses ask Telemachus to remove the armour from the walls and store it away?	[ "To clean it for a festival", "To hide it from the suitors", "To prevent quarrels among the suitors over the sight of arms", "Because it was damaged in battle" ]	2	gpt-4.1-mini	211
What did Ulysses sprinkle over the cooked pig meat?	[ "Salt", "White barley meal", "Honey", "Olive oil" ]	1	gpt-4.1-mini	1,340
Why did Minerva advise Telemachus to return home quickly?	[ "His mother might marry Eurymachus", "The suitors planned to kill him", "His property was in danger", "All of the above" ]	3	gpt-4.1-mini	1,108
How did Euryclea react when she first saw Ulysses after the battle?	[ "She began to cry out for joy but was told to rejoice in silence", "She fainted from shock", "She ran to notify Penelope", "She expressed anger towards Ulysses" ]	0	gpt-4.1-mini	4,247
What was the reaction of the Cyclops when he realized he was blinded?	[ "He screamed in pain and called for help", "He laughed", "He surrendered", "He ran away" ]	0	gpt-4.1-mini	679
What did Telemachus do with Minerva’s spear upon entering the house?	[ "Kept it in his hand", "Gave it to a servant", "Set it in the spear-stand with his father’s spears", "Returned it to her" ]	2	gpt-4.1-mini	4,127
What cloak did Ulysses wear during the ambuscade before Troy?	[ "His own cloak", "Ulysses' cloak", "Another soldier's cloak", "No cloak, only his shield and shirt" ]	3	gpt-4.1-mini	3,809
How many trees did Ulysses cut down for his raft?	[ "Ten", "Fifteen", "Twenty", "Thirty" ]	2	gpt-4.1-mini	565
What cloak did Ulysses wear during the ambuscade before Troy?	[ "His own cloak", "Ulysses' cloak", "Another soldier's cloak", "No cloak, only his shield and shirt" ]	3	gpt-4.1-mini	1,533
What did Euryclea do after helping Telemachus to bed?	[ "She shut and bolted the door", "Stayed with him all night", "Went to call Penelope", "Prepared a meal" ]	0	gpt-4.1-mini	4,172
Why was Ulysses reluctant to leave on a raft?	[ "He feared the dangers of the sea on a raft", "He wanted to stay with Calypso", "He did not want to leave his son", "He wanted a ship instead" ]	0	gpt-4.1-mini	680
What did Minerva pray for when she received the cup?	[ "Victory in battle", "A safe voyage home", "Blessings for Nestor and Telemachus", "Wealth and power" ]	2	gpt-4.1-mini	180
What were the people of Pylos doing when Telemachus arrived?	[ "Celebrating a wedding", "Preparing for a battle", "Offering a sacrifice to Neptune", "Holding a council meeting" ]	2	gpt-4.1-mini	3,193
How did Telemachus respond to Antinous's invitation to eat with the suitors?	[ "He agreed and ate with them", "He refused and declared his intention to harm the suitors", "He ignored him and left the house", "He challenged Antinous to a fight" ]	1	gpt-4.1-mini	1,658
What did Circe warn would happen if Ulysses' men harmed the sun-god's cattle?	[ "They would be rewarded", "They would return safely", "Destruction of the ship and comrades", "The gods would not notice" ]	2	gpt-4.1-mini	5,400

Who accompanied Telemachus to the place of assembly?

[ "Mentor, Antiphus, and Halitherses", "Only his dogs", "Eumaeus and Melanthius", "Piraeus and Theoclymenus" ]

3

gpt-4.1-mini

2,850

How did Aeolus react when Ulysses returned after being blown back by the winds?

[ "He welcomed him warmly and helped again", "He refused to help and sent Ulysses away angrily", "He gave him more gifts", "He asked for a sacrifice" ]

1

gpt-4.1-mini

1,871

What weapon did Ulysses use to kill Antinous?

[ "Sword", "Spear", "Bow and arrow", "Dagger" ]

2

gpt-4.1-mini

4,319

How did Ulysses ultimately strike Irus during their fight?

[ "A blow to the neck breaking his skull bones", "A punch to the stomach", "A kick to the ribs", "A slap to the face" ]

0

gpt-4.1-mini

5,351

Why did Minerva advise Telemachus to return home quickly?

[ "His mother might marry Eurymachus", "The suitors planned to kill him", "His property was in danger", "All of the above" ]

3

gpt-4.1-mini

191

How did Elpenor die?

[ "In battle at Troy", "By falling off the roof of Circe’s house", "Drowned at sea", "Killed by a wild beast" ]

1

gpt-4.1-mini

2,024

Where did Ulysses decide to rest after reaching land?

[ "In the woods under two olive shoots growing from one stock", "On the riverbank", "In a cave", "In the open under the stars" ]

0

gpt-4.1-mini

108

What did Nestor advise Telemachus regarding the suitors of his mother?

[ "To confront them immediately", "To accept their presence", "To be patient and hope for his father's return", "To seek help from Minerva" ]

2

gpt-4.1-mini

4,256

What does Telemachus instruct Eumaeus to do with the food he gives him?

[ "Eat it himself", "Take it to the suitors", "Give it to the stranger to beg from the suitors", "Hide it from the suitors" ]

2

gpt-4.1-mini

4,169

What cloak did Ulysses wear during the ambuscade before Troy?

[ "His own cloak", "Ulysses' cloak", "Another soldier's cloak", "No cloak, only his shield and shirt" ]

3

gpt-4.1-mini

4,254

What was Antinous' reaction to learning of Telemachus' voyage?

[ "He was pleased", "He was indifferent", "He was angry and planned to ambush Telemachus", "He decided to help Telemachus" ]

2

gpt-4.1-mini

1,360

What did Ulysses do with the veil Ino gave him once he was safe on land?

[ "Kept it as a good luck charm", "Gave it to Minerva", "Threw it back into the river", "Buried it in the sand" ]

2

gpt-4.1-mini

2,521

What did Telemachus say to the suitors after the uproar?

[ "They should go home to bed because they have had their suppers", "He asked them to continue the feast", "He threatened to fight them", "He ignored the disturbance" ]

0

gpt-4.1-mini

4,747

How many suitors did Telemachus say were present in Ithaca?

[ "About twenty", "Over a hundred", "More than fifty", "More than one hundred" ]

3

gpt-4.1-mini

5,295

Why did Minerva advise Telemachus to return home quickly?

[ "His mother might marry Eurymachus", "The suitors planned to kill him", "His property was in danger", "All of the above" ]

3

gpt-4.1-mini

5,271

How many suitors did Telemachus say were present in Ithaca?

[ "About twenty", "Over a hundred", "More than fifty", "More than one hundred" ]

3

gpt-4.1-mini

2,765

How did Ulysses first address Nausicaa?

[ "Demanding clothes and food", "In honeyed and persuasive language, asking if she was a goddess or mortal", "Asking for directions to the city", "Threatening to take her away" ]

1

gpt-4.1-mini

4,073

What did Nestor advise Telemachus regarding the suitors of his mother?

[ "To confront them immediately", "To accept their presence", "To be patient and hope for his father's return", "To seek help from Minerva" ]

2

gpt-4.1-mini

4,366

What cloak did Ulysses wear during the ambuscade before Troy?

[ "His own cloak", "Ulysses' cloak", "Another soldier's cloak", "No cloak, only his shield and shirt" ]

3

gpt-4.1-mini

476

What was Helen's feeling about being taken to Troy?

[ "She was happy to be there", "She was unhappy and yearned for home", "She wanted to stay there forever", "She did not remember her past" ]

1

gpt-4.1-mini

5,318

What was the swineherd Eumaeus doing when Ulysses arrived?

[ "Cutting out a pair of sandals from ox hide", "Feeding the pigs", "Sleeping inside the hut", "Herding the boars outside the yard" ]

0

gpt-4.1-mini

4,028

Which girl did not run away from Ulysses upon seeing him?

[ "One of the maids", "Nausicaa, daughter of Alcinous", "Minerva in disguise", "Dymas’s daughter" ]

1

gpt-4.1-mini

312

Who accompanied Telemachus to the place of assembly?

[ "Mentor, Antiphus, and Halitherses", "Only his dogs", "Eumaeus and Melanthius", "Piraeus and Theoclymenus" ]

3

gpt-4.1-mini

508

What did Ulysses instruct the women to do to the dead suitors?

[ "Carry them out and clean the cloisters", "Burn them on a pyre", "Leave them where they fell", "Bury them in the courtyard" ]

0

gpt-4.1-mini

166

What was Ulysses doing when Mercury found Calypso?

[ "Sitting inside the cave", "Looking out to sea with tears", "Sleeping on the shore", "Building a raft" ]

1

gpt-4.1-mini

1,813

How did Telemachus react when Eumaeus said he saw a ship entering the harbor?

[ "He smiled at his father without Eumaeus seeing", "He immediately went to meet the ship", "He told Eumaeus to keep watch", "He ordered a warning to be sent to the suitors" ]

0

gpt-4.1-mini

3,454

Where did Nestor put Telemachus to sleep?

[ "In the guest room", "In the room over the gateway with Pisistratus", "On the deck of the ship", "In his own bed chamber" ]

1

gpt-4.1-mini

3,822

What strategy did Penelope use to delay remarrying the suitors?

[ "She hid from them", "She pretended Ulysses was alive", "She worked on a large needlework web by day and unraveled it by night", "She sent them away with gifts" ]

2

gpt-4.1-mini

1,024

What effect did Minerva have on the suitors' weapons?

[ "Made them more deadly", "Made their spears ineffective", "Made the weapons break", "Made the weapons miss their target" ]

1

gpt-4.1-mini

1,221

How long did Ulysses and his men sail before nearing their home?

[ "Seven days and seven nights", "Nine days and nine nights", "Twelve days and twelve nights", "Fourteen days and fourteen nights" ]

1

gpt-4.1-mini

4,440

How did Ulysses' discus throw compare to those of the Phaeacians?

[ "It was shorter than most", "It was about the same distance", "It was farther than any other", "It broke the ship's mast" ]

2

gpt-4.1-mini

4,908

What was Penelope holding when she came out to the suitors?

[ "Ulysses' bow and quiver", "A sword and shield", "A golden crown", "A basket of food" ]

0

gpt-4.1-mini

4,903

How did Ulysses’ men react when told not to touch the sacred cattle?

[ "They agreed and obeyed", "They mocked him and refused", "They swore an oath to obey", "They immediately killed some cattle" ]

2

gpt-4.1-mini

5,267

How did Ulysses’ men react when told not to touch the sacred cattle?

[ "They agreed and obeyed", "They mocked him and refused", "They swore an oath to obey", "They immediately killed some cattle" ]

2

gpt-4.1-mini

2,663

Who was chosen to light the way to the store-room?

[ "One of the maids", "Nurse Euryclea", "The stranger (Ulysses)", "Telemachus himself" ]

2

gpt-4.1-mini

2,263

What cloak did Ulysses wear during the ambuscade before Troy?

[ "His own cloak", "Ulysses' cloak", "Another soldier's cloak", "No cloak, only his shield and shirt" ]

3

gpt-4.1-mini

2,614

What relation did Alcinous ask Ulysses if he had lost in the Trojan War?

[ "His brother or father", "His wife or daughter", "A brave kinsman, son-in-law, or father-in-law", "His best friend or servant" ]

2

gpt-4.1-mini

2,268

How did the other suitors react to Antinous striking the stranger?

[ "They were displeased and warned Antinous", "They applauded him", "They laughed loudly", "They ignored the incident" ]

0

gpt-4.1-mini

4,864

Who was the best runner in the foot races?

[ "Clytoneus", "Euryalus", "Laodamas", "Ulysses" ]

0

gpt-4.1-mini

1,448

Where did Ulysses sleep when he returned to his home in this passage?

[ "On a bed with blankets", "On an undressed bullock's hide with sheepskins", "On the floor of the great hall", "In a guest chamber provided by Telemachus" ]

1

gpt-4.1-mini

5,253

Where was Achilles laid after his death according to the passage?

[ "In the house of Aegisthus", "On the battlefield at Troy", "On a mound over the Hellespont", "In the palace of Agamemnon" ]

2

gpt-4.1-mini

3,786

What did Anticlea say about Ulysses’ father’s condition?

[ "He grieves and sleeps on the floor in rags", "He is joyful and well", "He has remarried", "He has left Ithaca" ]

0

gpt-4.1-mini

3,501

Which island did Ulysses mention where the nymph Calypso kept him?

[ "Ogygian island", "Aeolia", "Telepylos", "Ismaros" ]

0

gpt-4.1-mini

152

Why did Ulysses not tell his men about Scylla before entering the straits?

[ "He wanted to surprise them", "He feared they would not row if they knew", "He forgot to tell them", "He thought Scylla was harmless" ]

1

gpt-4.1-mini

2,879

What did Minerva plan to do to help Ulysses?

[ "Go to Calypso and tell her to release him", "Go to Ithaca to encourage Telemachus", "Send Mercury to the Ogygian island", "All of the above" ]

3

gpt-4.1-mini

5,376

Why did Pisistratus suggest waiting until morning before departing?

[ "Because they cannot drive in the dark", "Because Menelaus was not awake", "Because they needed to wait for the wind", "Because Telemachus was not ready" ]

0

gpt-4.1-mini

5,103

What did Minerva plan to do to help Ulysses?

[ "Go to Calypso and tell her to release him", "Go to Ithaca to encourage Telemachus", "Send Mercury to the Ogygian island", "All of the above" ]

3

gpt-4.1-mini

2,373

What did Nestor provide Telemachus for his journey to Lacedaemon?

[ "A ship and sailors", "A chariot, horses, and an escort", "A letter to Menelaus", "A sword and armor" ]

1

gpt-4.1-mini

5,348

How did Nestor propose to send Telemachus to visit Menelaus?

[ "On foot with guards", "By sea with his crew", "By chariot with horses and an escort", "In a merchant ship" ]

2

gpt-4.1-mini

2,402

Why did Minerva advise Telemachus to return home quickly?

[ "His mother might marry Eurymachus", "The suitors planned to kill him", "His property was in danger", "All of the above" ]

3

gpt-4.1-mini

4,710

How did Telemachus respond to Agelaus’s suggestion about his mother’s remarriage?

[ "He refused to allow it under any circumstances", "He said he would insist she leave the house", "He said he would not oppose her choice and would give gifts", "He ignored the suggestion completely" ]

2

gpt-4.1-mini

3,384

Why did Minerva advise Telemachus to return home quickly?

[ "His mother might marry Eurymachus", "The suitors planned to kill him", "His property was in danger", "All of the above" ]

3

gpt-4.1-mini

2,897

Who kidnapped Eumaeus as a child?

[ "Taphian pirates who sold him to Laertes", "Phoenician traders", "Menelaus’s men", "Suitors of Penelope" ]

0

gpt-4.1-mini

5,244

What does Telemachus instruct Eumaeus to do with the food he gives him?

[ "Eat it himself", "Take it to the suitors", "Give it to the stranger to beg from the suitors", "Hide it from the suitors" ]

2

gpt-4.1-mini

1,867

To what did Ulysses compare Nausicaa’s beauty?

[ "A blooming rose", "A young palm tree near the altar of Apollo at Delos", "The goddess Athena", "The moon shining over the sea" ]

1

gpt-4.1-mini

5,141

What happened to Ulysses' men who went ashore in the land of the Laestrygonians?

[ "They traded for food and supplies", "They were turned into pigs by Circe", "They were killed and eaten by the Laestrygonians", "They escaped unharmed" ]

2

gpt-4.1-mini

31

What was the reaction of the suitors when Ulysses asked to try the bow?

[ "They encouraged him", "They were angry and feared he might string it", "They ignored him", "They left the house" ]

1

gpt-4.1-mini

1,225

What warning does Telemachus give the suitors about their behavior?

[ "They will be banished from Ithaca", "He will call the gods to punish them", "He will formally ask them to leave and threaten action", "He will ask his mother to marry one of them" ]

2

gpt-4.1-mini

937

What unique characteristic does the garden outside the palace have?

[ "It is full of poisonous plants", "Its fruits never rot or fail all year round", "It contains only olive trees", "It has no water source" ]

1

gpt-4.1-mini

3,459

How does Telemachus respond to his mother’s request to stop the sad song?

[ "He agrees and stops the bard", "He tells her to bear it and let the bard sing", "He angrily silences her", "He asks the suitors to leave" ]

1

gpt-4.1-mini

752

Who noticed Minerva first upon her arrival in Ithaca?

[ "Penelope", "Telemachus", "The suitors", "Laertes" ]

1

gpt-4.1-mini

1,539

What was Philoetius' reaction to seeing the stranger?

[ "He felt sorrow and thought the stranger might be Ulysses", "He was angry and insulted him", "He ignored the stranger completely", "He called the suitors to drive him away" ]

0

gpt-4.1-mini

309

What cloak did Ulysses wear during the ambuscade before Troy?

[ "His own cloak", "Ulysses' cloak", "Another soldier's cloak", "No cloak, only his shield and shirt" ]

3

gpt-4.1-mini

4,361

What was Eumaeus's reaction when Telemachus appeared at the door?

[ "He ignored him", "He fell to the ground", "He embraced and wept for joy", "He accused him of betrayal" ]

2

gpt-4.1-mini

3,603

What warning did Telemachus give to Ctesippus after the incident?

[ "He threatened to kill him if he struck Ulysses", "He told him to leave the house immediately", "He asked the suitors to punish Ctesippus", "He ignored the insult" ]

0

gpt-4.1-mini

3,689

What does Minerva say about gifts when declining Telemachus' offer?

[ "She will accept a gift immediately", "She will take a gift when she comes again", "She does not want any gifts", "She demands a gift of gold" ]

1

gpt-4.1-mini

4,230

What warning does Eurylochus give Ulysses about going to Circe’s house?

[ "That Circe will help them on their journey", "That Circe will turn them all into animals", "That the Laestrygonians are still nearby", "That the gods are angry with them" ]

1

gpt-4.1-mini

2,306

What did Minerva plan to do to help Ulysses?

[ "Go to Calypso and tell her to release him", "Go to Ithaca to encourage Telemachus", "Send Mercury to the Ogygian island", "All of the above" ]

3

gpt-4.1-mini

495

What did the Laestrygonians do to Ulysses' men?

[ "Welcomed them as guests", "Turned them into pigs", "Killed and ate them", "Helped them repair their ships" ]

2

gpt-4.1-mini

1,405

How long did Ulysses and his men stay with Circe?

[ "One week", "One month", "One year", "Two years" ]

2

gpt-4.1-mini

4,666

What did Ulysses do to Irus after the fight?

[ "He dragged him to the outer court gate and propped him up against the wall", "He helped him to his feet and apologized", "He threw him out of the house immediately", "He gave him food and drink" ]

0

gpt-4.1-mini

205

What did Minerva plan to do to help Ulysses?

[ "Go to Calypso and tell her to release him", "Go to Ithaca to encourage Telemachus", "Send Mercury to the Ogygian island", "All of the above" ]

3

gpt-4.1-mini

1,434

What were the people of Pylos doing when Telemachus arrived?

[ "Celebrating a wedding", "Preparing for a battle", "Offering a sacrifice to Neptune", "Holding a council meeting" ]

2

gpt-4.1-mini

1,135

What cloak did Ulysses wear during the ambuscade before Troy?

[ "His own cloak", "Ulysses' cloak", "Another soldier's cloak", "No cloak, only his shield and shirt" ]

3

gpt-4.1-mini

3,686

What plan did Ulysses propose for dealing with the suitors?

[ "To call the Achaeans to fight them", "To fight them alone", "To find help and hide the weapons in the house", "To flee Ithaca" ]

2

gpt-4.1-mini

4,728

Who was the old woman chosen to wash Ulysses' feet?

[ "Eurynome", "Euryclea", "Melantho", "Penelope" ]

1

gpt-4.1-mini

701

What did Minerva plan to do to help Ulysses?

[ "Go to Calypso and tell her to release him", "Go to Ithaca to encourage Telemachus", "Send Mercury to the Ogygian island", "All of the above" ]

3

gpt-4.1-mini

305

What prayer did Ulysses make when he sat in the sacred grove of Minerva?

[ "To be turned into a god", "To be granted safe passage and hospitable friends among the Phaeacians", "To destroy the Cyclopes", "To return immediately to Ithaca" ]

1

gpt-4.1-mini

3,070

What was the fate of the suitors after Ulysses used his bow?

[ "They were killed by Ulysses and Telemachus", "They fled to Pylos", "They were forgiven by Penelope", "They imprisoned Ulysses" ]

0

gpt-4.1-mini

1,192

What happened when Ulysses laid his hands on the knees of Queen Arete?

[ "The darkness hiding him fell away", "He was immediately welcomed with a feast", "He was taken prisoner", "He was ignored" ]

0

gpt-4.1-mini

4,296

What happens to Ulysses’ men who enter Circe’s house?

[ "They are welcomed and given gifts", "They are drugged and turned into pigs", "They become enchanted wolves", "They are imprisoned in a cave" ]

1

gpt-4.1-mini

4,700

What is the country of the Laestrygonians like?

[ "A peaceful island with no inhabitants", "A rocky stronghold with giant cannibals", "A city ruled by a blind prophet", "A floating island with six sons and daughters" ]

1

gpt-4.1-mini

1,061

What did Minerva plan to do to help Ulysses?

[ "Go to Calypso and tell her to release him", "Go to Ithaca to encourage Telemachus", "Send Mercury to the Ogygian island", "All of the above" ]

3

gpt-4.1-mini

843

Who began to tell the gods about the sufferings of Ulysses?

[ "Jove", "Mercury", "Minerva", "Calypso" ]

2

gpt-4.1-mini

3,207

How did Ulysses plan to hide the deaths of the suitors from the town?

[ "Have Phemius play a wedding song to suggest a marriage celebration", "Tell everyone they had left town", "Lock all the doors", "Spread a false rumor" ]

0

gpt-4.1-mini

2,669

Why did Ulysses ask Telemachus to remove the armour from the walls and store it away?

[ "To clean it for a festival", "To hide it from the suitors", "To prevent quarrels among the suitors over the sight of arms", "Because it was damaged in battle" ]

2

gpt-4.1-mini

211

What did Ulysses sprinkle over the cooked pig meat?

[ "Salt", "White barley meal", "Honey", "Olive oil" ]

1

gpt-4.1-mini

1,340

Why did Minerva advise Telemachus to return home quickly?

[ "His mother might marry Eurymachus", "The suitors planned to kill him", "His property was in danger", "All of the above" ]

3

gpt-4.1-mini

1,108

How did Euryclea react when she first saw Ulysses after the battle?

[ "She began to cry out for joy but was told to rejoice in silence", "She fainted from shock", "She ran to notify Penelope", "She expressed anger towards Ulysses" ]

0

gpt-4.1-mini

4,247

What was the reaction of the Cyclops when he realized he was blinded?

[ "He screamed in pain and called for help", "He laughed", "He surrendered", "He ran away" ]

0

gpt-4.1-mini

679

What did Telemachus do with Minerva’s spear upon entering the house?

[ "Kept it in his hand", "Gave it to a servant", "Set it in the spear-stand with his father’s spears", "Returned it to her" ]

2

gpt-4.1-mini

4,127

What cloak did Ulysses wear during the ambuscade before Troy?

[ "His own cloak", "Ulysses' cloak", "Another soldier's cloak", "No cloak, only his shield and shirt" ]

3

gpt-4.1-mini

3,809

How many trees did Ulysses cut down for his raft?

[ "Ten", "Fifteen", "Twenty", "Thirty" ]

2

gpt-4.1-mini

565

What cloak did Ulysses wear during the ambuscade before Troy?

[ "His own cloak", "Ulysses' cloak", "Another soldier's cloak", "No cloak, only his shield and shirt" ]

3

gpt-4.1-mini

1,533

What did Euryclea do after helping Telemachus to bed?

[ "She shut and bolted the door", "Stayed with him all night", "Went to call Penelope", "Prepared a meal" ]

0

gpt-4.1-mini

4,172

Why was Ulysses reluctant to leave on a raft?

[ "He feared the dangers of the sea on a raft", "He wanted to stay with Calypso", "He did not want to leave his son", "He wanted a ship instead" ]

0

gpt-4.1-mini

680

What did Minerva pray for when she received the cup?

[ "Victory in battle", "A safe voyage home", "Blessings for Nestor and Telemachus", "Wealth and power" ]

2

gpt-4.1-mini

180

What were the people of Pylos doing when Telemachus arrived?

[ "Celebrating a wedding", "Preparing for a battle", "Offering a sacrifice to Neptune", "Holding a council meeting" ]

2

gpt-4.1-mini

3,193

How did Telemachus respond to Antinous's invitation to eat with the suitors?

[ "He agreed and ate with them", "He refused and declared his intention to harm the suitors", "He ignored him and left the house", "He challenged Antinous to a fight" ]

1

gpt-4.1-mini

1,658

What did Circe warn would happen if Ulysses' men harmed the sun-god's cattle?

[ "They would be rewarded", "They would return safely", "Destruction of the ship and comrades", "The gods would not notice" ]

2

gpt-4.1-mini

5,400