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 changed 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:

To determine how Odysseus has changed, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: The excerpt compares Odysseus stringing the bow to a musician (harper) with a "quiet hand" and doing it "effortlessly", suggesting a calm, patient, and humble approach in battle (stringing the bow is part of his battle - related action here) rather than being brash.
• Option 2: The harper comparison is a simile for his bow - stringing action, not that he learned to play the harp.
• Option 3: The excerpt shows him stringing the bow in one motion, not finding new ways to string it.
• Option 4: The text says he is "satisfied by the great bow's look and heft" and strings it effortlessly, so he is not less satisfied with his skills.

Answer:

A. He has become more humble and patient in battle.