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What did Penelope ask Odysseus when she was seeking information about her husband?
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What is Penelope's final test to prove her husband's identity?
Penelope's final test for Odysseus is to ask him to move their bed, which Odysseus built himself and knows cannot be moved because it is constructed from an olive tree trunk that is part of the structure of their home. Odysseus passes the test by revealing this secret detail, allowing Penelope to finally recognize him as her husband.
What does Penelope ask the suitors to do?
Wait for her to finish weaving
What did Penelope ask the beggar when she was seeking information about her husband?
Penelope asked the beggar (who was actually Odysseus in disguise) about where he was from and if he had any news about her husband, Odysseus. She was trying to gather information to see if anyone had seen or heard of him during his long absence.
What did Penelope ask the beggar when she seeking information about her husband?
Penelope asked the beggar what he remembered about Odysseus, what he looked like etc. The beggar was easily able to answer these questions. She asked these questions to ensure that the beggar was not just making up a story to get her hopes up. She made sure that the beggar truly had seen Odysseus.
Is Penelope Lively still alive in 2011?
Ask in 2012.
What did Penelope ask the beggar ( Odysseus) when she was seeking information about her husband'?
Penelope asked the beggar what he remembered about Odysseus, what he looked like etc. The beggar was easily able to answer these questions. She asked these questions to ensure that the beggar was not just making up a story to get her hopes up. She made sure that the beggar truly had seen Odysseus.
Which resident on HorseIsle do you ask for password?
See Penelope, Paige's daughter, in Witherton.
Why does Penelope ask the old beggar to her room?
Penelope is hopeful that the old beggar is able to provide information about her missing husband, Odysseus, who has been away from Ithaca for many years. She wants to get any news or insights about him that the old beggar may have, as she is eager to learn more about his whereabouts and well-being.
Why does Penelope ask that their bed be moved?
Penelope knows that only Odysseus knows that their bed is unmovable because one of the posts is a living tree. She was testing if it was the real Odysseus and not a fake
Why does Penelope call for the stranger?
Penelope calls for the stranger because she wants to welcome him and ask if he has seen or heard anything of Odysseus. "While she sat in her room talking with her maids, noble Odysseus was eating his meal. Penelope then summoned her loyal swineherd, and said to him: 'Worthy Eumaeus, go and ask the stranger to come to me, so I can welcome him and ask if he has seen or heard anything of my steadfast Odysseus. He has the look of a much-travelled man.'" Book XVII
How do you find out if your husband is true to you?
Ask him
