Question

Which excerpt from The Odyssey demonstrate the importance of hospitality in Greek society? Here is a poor man come, a wanderer, driven by want to beg his bread, and everyone in hall gave bits, to cram his bag—only Antinous threw a stool, and banged his shoulder “Suppose Athena’s arm is over us, and Zeus her father’s, must I rack my brains for more?” “The cruel belly, can you hide its ache? How many bitter days it brings!” Odysseus only shook his head, containing thoughts of bloody work, as he walked on, then sat, and dropped his loaded bag again upon the door sill.

Answer 1

I would say your answer is "Here is a poor man come, a wanderer, driven by want to beg his bread, and everyone in hall gave bits, to cram his bag". hope this helps.

Answer 2

The best answer is:
"Here is a poor man come, a wanderer, driven by want to beg his bread, and everyone in hall gave bits, to cram his bag—only Antinous threw a stool, and banged his shoulder"

When the man the people think is a beggar enters, with an empty bag to beg for food, everyone gives a little bit, eventually cramming his bag full of food. This is an example of the hospitality that was generally observed in Greek society. Antinous is the exception, not the rule, choosing instead to chuck a stool at the begger.