The Odyssey (Gillian Cross version) Chapter 4

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What did Circe do to Odysseus' men?

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Circe turned the men into pigs.

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How did the Laestrygonians attack Odysseus' ships?

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They threw huge rocks at them.

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Why did Odysseus' men open the bag of wind?

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They thought a great treasure was in the bag.

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What did Odysseus do after leaving Aeolus' island?

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He steered the ship for 9 days without sleeping.

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What happened when the men opened the bag of wind?

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The violent winds blew them back to Aeolus' island.

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Who is Circe in 'The Odyssey'?

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Circe is a sorceress who lives on an island and has the power to transform men into animals.

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What is the significance of Aeolus in 'The Odyssey'?

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Aeolus is the god of the winds who gives Odysseus a bag containing all the winds.

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What lesson can be learned from Odysseus' men opening the bag of wind?

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The lesson is about the consequences of curiosity and disobedience.

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What role do the Laestrygonians play in Odysseus' journey?

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The Laestrygonians are giant cannibals who destroy most of Odysseus' fleet.

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How does Odysseus demonstrate leadership after leaving Aeolus' island?

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Odysseus steers the ship for 9 days without sleeping, showing determination and responsibility.

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