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Odysseus tests the suitors when he asks them to give him food (remember that he is disguised as a beggar). Now he can see who is "guilty" or "not guilty."

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Odysseus tests the suitors by disguising himself as a beggar and observing their behavior towards him. He also sets up a challenge involving his great bow, with the condition that only someone strong enough to string the bow can marry Penelope. This test ultimately reveals the true nature of the suitors.

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Did telemachus creates a test for the suitors to find the best suitor for his mother?

No; the test of stringing Odysseus bow and shooting a arrow was Odysseus's own idea.


What does the leader of the suitors do to Odysseus?

The leader of the suitors, Antinous, along with the other suitors, conspires to kill Odysseus upon his return to Ithaca. They disrespect him, mock him, and try to take over his kingdom in his absence. Ultimately, Odysseus defeats them in a final showdown.


What does the leader of the suitors do to Odysseus?

He challenges Odysseus and of course Odysseus wins and later he kills the leader of the suitors.


How does Odysseus get rid of the suitors?

Odysseus, his son, and the loyal staff kill all the suitors.


WHERE does Odysseus fight off the suitors?

Odysseus kills the suitors in the Great Hall in his palace.


What do the suitors do after Odysseus kills Antinous?

The suitors, still not realizing that this is Odysseus, threaten to kill Odysseus, thinking the murder was a mistake.


What does Odysseus and Telemachus do to get rid of the suitors?

they kill the suitors


How did the suitors treat the disguised Odysseus?

Most of the suitors ignored Odysseus. Some of the suitors treated him decently as a beggar, giving him some bread and some soup. Some suitors, like Antinuous, abused Odysseus verbally. Antinous threw a footstool at Odysseus.


What do the suitors say to Odysseus to convince him not to kill them?

The suitors beg Odysseus for mercy, offering apologies and excuses for their behavior, while attempting to justify their actions by blaming the influence of the gods and their own desires for Penelope. They plead for their lives, promising to repay Odysseus and make amends for their wrongdoings.


Why does Odysseus suggest that Penelope test her maids?

While he was dressed as a beggar, he saw one of the maids consorting with Penelope's suitor. Odysseus suggested that Penelope test which of her maids are faithful to her and not her suitors.


When did Odysseus fond out about the suitors in his house?

Odysseus ,his son , and the loyal staff kill all the suitors


How many suitors did Odysseus kill?

The exact number is not given, but Odysseus killed the majority of the 108 suitors.