THE ODYSSEY - BOOK 12
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is Charybdis?
Back
Charybdis is a sea monster in Greek mythology, best described as a whirlpool that swallows and spits out water, creating dangerous conditions for sailors.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What difficult choice does Odysseus face in Book 12?
Back
Odysseus must choose between sailing between Charybdis and Scylla, two monsters that threaten his ship and crew.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What action did Zeus take to appease Helios after Odysseus's men ate his cattle?
Back
Zeus sank Odysseus's ship as punishment for the transgression against Helios.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How is Scylla described in The Odyssey?
Back
Scylla is described as having twelve dancing legs and six long necks, each with a head that devours sailors.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What strategy does Odysseus use to protect his men from the Sirens?
Back
Odysseus plugs his men's ears with beeswax to prevent them from hearing the Sirens' enchanting song.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Who are the Sirens in Greek mythology?
Back
The Sirens are mythical creatures that lure sailors to their doom with their beautiful singing.
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.9
CCSS.RL.8.9
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of the phrase 'stuck between a rock and a hard place' in The Odyssey?
Back
It refers to Odysseus's predicament of having to choose between two equally dangerous options: Scylla and Charybdis.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
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