Question

1. what gift does menelaus give the silver mixing to take home back to ithaca
2. what do the men back at ithaca decide to do when they find out that telemachus has left?
3. how does penelope react to news that telemachus is gone?

Explanation:

These questions are about the story of The Odyssey. To answer them, we refer to the plot:

• Q16: The suitors (men back at Ithaca) decide to ambush Telemachus on his way back to Ithaca, planning to kill him.
• Q17: Penelope is deeply distressed and worried. She is anxious about Telemachus' safety and upset by his departure, showing her maternal concern and emotional turmoil.

Answer:

1. The men (suitors) at Ithaca decide to ambush and kill Telemachus on his return journey.
2. Penelope reacts with distress, worry, and anxiety about Telemachus' safety and is upset by his departure.