Telemachus set out on a journey to:

• A. Seek his father
• B. Travel to Olympus
• C. Escape from the suitors
• D. Find his mother

Answer: (C)

The journey Telemachus undertakes is driven by his need to take action against the suitors and to rally support for Odysseus’s return. He leaves Ithaca to learn about his father’s fate and to gather allies who can help reclaim his home, effectively freeing himself and his household from the pressure and danger the suitors impose. This makes the idea of escaping from the suitors the best fit for his immediate motive, since the expedition is about moving beyond the oppressive situation at home and building a path for Odysseus to come back. While finding his father is part of the broader goal, the narrative centers on securing information and support to confront the suitors, not on a mythic journey to Olympus or simply finding his mother.