C. She was lonely, and the other men were playing horseshoes
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It is negative, and the purpose is saying the outcome will be dangerous to us
Answer: Intelligence or cleverness.
Penelope displays intelligence, or cleverness, when she decides to organize the contest. She knows that this is the best way to ensure she does not have to marry anyone else, as only her husband could win such a contest. Penelope's cleverness is similar to that of Odysseus. He is another character that displays this trait throughout the text.
