Question

jackson is making predictions about the odyssey as he reads this excerpt.

ow one thing more.
if son of mine you are and blood of mine,
let no one hear odysseus is about.
neither laertes, nor the swineherd here,
nor any slave, nor even penelope.
but you and i alone must learn how far
the women are corrupted; we should know
how to locate good men among our hands,
the loyal and respectful, and the shirkers
who take you lightly, as alone and young.\
jackson makes the prediction that odysseus and telemachus will take the suitors by surprise. which detail best supports his prediction?
○ take you lightly
○ locate good men
○ let no one hear
○ learn how far

Explanation:

To support the prediction that Odysseus and Telemachus will surprise the suitors, we analyze the options. The phrase "let no one hear" (from the excerpt: "let no one hear Odysseus is about") implies secrecy. Keeping their plans hidden (so no one hears about Odysseus being around) would allow them to take the suitors by surprise. Other options like "take you lightly" refers to how others view Telemachus, "locate good men" is about identifying allies, and "learn how far" is about assessing corruption—none relate to surprise as directly as "let no one hear".

Answer:

C. let no one hear