How does the order in which odysseus reveals himself to his friends and loved ones build suspense?

Even the insistent cough of the woman next to him wasn't enough to draw his eyes away from the tiny type of the ancient book its pages were brittle and felt like they could crumble at the slightest disturbance he noticed the musty odor if each page as he carefully it over.

Which word best describes the meaning of the word putrescent? a. earthy b. floral c. rotten d. strong

Based on this chart, how many details should each event contain on the time-order chart? (site 1)