Could someone give me a summary of the odyssey part 1?

What character asks for god's mercy on the lady at the end of the poem? arthur lancelot the poem's speaker the reaper

Which statement best evaluates the author's use of pacing in the passage? a. the author's use of pacing is not effective, because the imagery and figurative language don't adequately describe either the cheetah or the gazelle. b. the author's use of pacing is effective, because the imagery and figurative language speed up the action, making the scene come alive for the reader. c. the author's use of pacing is effective, because the long, complex sentences the reader fully understand the power and beauty of nature. d. the author's use of pacing is not effective, because the long, complex sentences distract from the sense of stress and anxiety the passage should convey.

Ineed asap plzzz why is the mountain goat known as the poor man's cow? a. it is a cheap source of food. b. it is smaller than a cow. c. it looks like a cow.