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From The Odyssey - Penelope, what can the reader predict about Odysseus and Penelope’s future relationship?

They will not resume their marriage, and Penelope will resent Odysseus for being gone so long.
They will not resume their marriage, but Penelope will help Odysseus defeat the suitors.
They will resume their marriage, but they will feel estranged because of their long time apart.
They will resume their marriage, and they will happily rule together over their kingdom.

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They will resume their marriage, but they will feel estranged because of their long time apart.

Reason: Penelope cautiously tests Odysseus (the bed test) before accepting him, showing lingering distance and mistrust after twenty years apart—so although they reunite, their relationship is changed by the separation.