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.
Odysseus tells her so directly. Penelope then tests Odysseus, and he passes her test, confirming his identity.
To tell her how there bedchamber is set up.Only Penelope and Odysseus know and a few servants bc Odysseus built it himself.
Penelope
Because she wanted to test Odysseus to see if it was really him so she gave him little tests. By suggesting to move the bed, Penelope knows that only her and Odysseus kno that the bed is immovable sice he built it around a tree trunk in their bedroom (I think). She gave him is test to c If it really was odysseus since he is the only one that' know tht the bed cannot b moved
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.
Odysseus wishes to test Penelope's faithfulness. Furthermore, by remaining hidden from Penelope, he can take care of his business with the suitors, and reveal himself when he is ready. Odysseus wishes to come back to Penelope a man, having dealt with all the problems in their house first.
Penelope asks Odysseus if he will arrange to have his bed moved out of their bedroom while she gets used to him being home. Odysseus replies that this is impossible because the bed is built around a tree which grows within and forms a fundamental part of the structure of the palace and so to move it would be impossible. Only Odysseus would have known this and so he passes Penelope's test.
Penelope was talking to Odysseus and told her maid to move Odysseus' bed so this beggar (odysseus) could stay the night. (Odysseus' bed was made from an oak tree and would be almost impossible to move.) Therefore, Odysseus got really mad and thought she was living with another man who was very strong and could move it. Penelope then knew for sure that this was Odysseus.
Penelope's final test for Odysseus was to see if he could move and string his bow, and then shoot an arrow through twelve axe heads. This test was set up as a way for Penelope to confirm if the beggar claiming to be Odysseus was truly her husband returned from his journey. Odysseus passed the test and was reunited with Penelope.
Penelope tests Odysseus by asking him about their bed, which only the true Odysseus would know was built inside a living olive tree. This test confirms his identity to Penelope and proves that he is her husband returned after a long absence.
The mood after Penelope tests Odysseus is one of tension and uncertainty. Penelope's test has revealed Odysseus's true identity, but there is still skepticism and disbelief among the characters. There is a mix of relief and apprehension as they await the resolution of this revelation.
Penelope was suspicious of Odysseus because she wanted to make sure he was truly her husband returned home and not an imposter trying to deceive her. She devised a test using their marriage bed to see if Odysseus would pass her test and prove his identity.