"The Odyssey" Book IX

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Long narrative poem about heroes or gods

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Epic

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NOT an epic tale?

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Ithaka by C.P. Cavafy

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Protagonist of "The Odyssey Book IX"

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Odysseus

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Father of the Cyclops

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Poseidon

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Odysseus' ship arrives at the island of the Cyclops due to:

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Strong winds, possibly Zeus' doing.

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Odysseus's reason for going ashore

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To assess if the men are cruel or good to strangers.

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Odysseus finds in the Cyclops' cave:

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Empty cave with cheeses, lambs, and kids (baby goats)

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Entryway of Cyclops' cave

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Large rock door only he can open

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Odysseus meets the Cyclops: Claims to be suppliants, fear the gods, ask for hospitality.

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Correct Answer: Suppliants (beggars) asking for hospitality.

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Cyclops' treatment of Odysseus and his men

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Eats them, treats them poorly, two at a time.