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In The Odyssey, what is Penelope’s motivation for testing Odysseus?

A She wants to be certain of his identity.

B She needs him to take Telemachus to Troy and wants to be sure he is able.

C She feels that the swineherd is trying to trick her into accepting his brother.

D She already received proof of Odysseus’s death at sea.

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A is true
she wanted to assure herself of Odysseus's indentity so she asked Eurycelia to change the place of their bed that Odysseus had carved it
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