The Odyssey Gillian Cross Chapters 1-2

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Who is the main character in 'The Odyssey'?

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Odysseus

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Where is Odysseus from?

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Ithaca

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What city did Odysseus and his men first visit after leaving Troy?

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City of Cicones

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What did Odysseus's sailors do when they landed in Cicones?

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Killed all the people and took what they wanted

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What natural disaster did Odysseus and his men encounter at sea after leaving Cicones?

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Horrible storms

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

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It is the home of Odysseus.

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What lesson can be learned from Odysseus's actions in Cicones?

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The consequences of greed and violence.

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What type of literature is 'The Odyssey'?

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An epic poem.

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Who wrote 'The Odyssey'?

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Homer

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What is a key theme in 'The Odyssey'?

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The journey and the struggle to return home.