Question

read the excerpt from the odyssey. but the man skilled in all ways of contending, satisfied by the great bows look and heft, like a musician, like a harper, when with quiet hand upon his instrument he draws between his thumb and forefinger a sweet new string upon a peg: so effortlessly odysseus in one motion strung the bow. according to this excerpt, how has odysseus chang over the course of his adventure? he has become more humble and patient in battle. he has learned to play the harp very beautifully. he has found several new ways to string a bow. he has slowly become less satisfied with his skills.

Explanation:

The excerpt describes Odysseus stringing the bow "effortlessly" and "in one motion" like a musician playing an instrument. This shows a sense of calm and control, which implies humility and patience. The other options are incorrect: there's no mention of learning to play the harp (it's just a simile), no indication of new ways to string a bow (it's about the ease of doing it), and he is satisfied (as stated "satisfied by the great bow's look and heft").

Answer:

He has become more humble and patient in battle.