The Test

The Bed Test and the Ring

When Odysseus does finally return home and show himself to Penelope she does not believe it is him so she asks to move the wedding bed, but only Odysseus knows that it cannot be moved and when he says this to Penelope she knows it to be him. 

Likewise in the film Penny tasks Everett to get the wedding ring from the shack in the valley. This object will give some legitimacy to their relationship and portray Everett's love for Penny. Everett does end up finding the ring and marrying Penny again. This is just a modern allusion to Odysseus' bed test.