Question

which in-text citation is formatted correctly in mla style?
odysseuss men \bent steady to the oars,\ homer (79)
odysseuss men \bent steady to the oars\ (homer 79).
odysseuss men \bent steady to the oars.\ (homer 79).
odysseuss men \bent steady to the oars\ (homer) 79

Explanation:

MLA in-text citation format places the parenthetical source (author last name, page number) after the quoted text, with the closing quotation mark before the parenthetical, and the period after the parenthetical. Quoted text inside quotes does not end with a period if the citation follows it.

Answer:

Odysseus's men "bent steady to the oars" (Homer 79).