Question

What explanation does Eumaeus give for the bad behavior of the suitors?

He says that the suitors have no fear of the gods.
He says that the suitors have been raised by their parents to expect Penelope to provide feasts for them.
He says they are simply rotten scoundrels who should be killed.
He believed Penelope must choose a new husband and that the pillaging of the palace is her fault.

Answer 1

The answer is: He says that the suitors have no fear of the gods.

Before the test that Penelope has prepare the suitors are all in Odysseus' home, they start eating the food and drink the wine, Telemachus apologize with Athena for the suitors behavior and she when looking up for her father, on regards the suitor behavior Eumaeus' explanation is that they have no fear of the gods.

Answer 2

This question is based on the Book 14 of the Odyssey. And according to Eumaeus, the explanation that he gave regarding the bad behavior of the suitors is that the suitors have no fear of the gods. The answer to this would be the first option. Hope this helps.