I think blank slate is the best translation for tabula rasa.
What are the answers? I think I can help you on this, just tell the answers.
I would say that we know that Telemachus is nervous about talking to Nestor because he tells Athena, he follows Athena at a distance, and he repeats Athena's prayer - word for word.
The 50 year old guy, he started the conflicy
A) Consistency, accuracy, reasonableness, and support