The Odyssey - Books 9 and 10

Describe what Odysseus and his men did to the Cicones?  

• Made an alliance with them to defeat the Trojans
• Raided the town and killed many people
• Celebrated their victory over Troy by hosting a party
• Used their ships and crew to assist in their trip home to Ithaca

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 What effect does eating the lotus flower have on Odysseus’ men?

• They forget their homeland and want to stay on the island forever
• They become focused on their mission to return to Ithaca
• They lose their sight
• They are turned into pigs

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Does Polyphemus respect Zeus, as Odysseus does?

• Yes, since he is a child of a god

• No, he does not care about Zeus' power

• He never mentions Zeus

• The Cyclops fears Zeus and listens to Odysseus

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What trick does Odysseus use so that Polyphemus won't get help from all the other Cyclopes on the island?

• Odysseus tells Polyphemus his name is "Nohbody" so the Cyclops yells that nobody is hurting him
• Odysseus tells Polyphemus that the other Cyclopes have heeded Poseidon's warning
• Odysseus prefers not to use trickery because it seems dishonest
• Odysseus tricks Polyphemus into giving up his sheep and cheese

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How does Odysseus show his fatal flaw (Hubris) as he is escaping the Cyclops's island?

• He encourages his crew to keep rowing even after Polyphemus throws a boulder at the ship
• He makes the crew turn around because he forgot his wallet in the cave
• He reveals his real name to the Cyclops because he wanted Polyphemus to know exactly who blinded him
• He makes his crew tie him to the mast of the ship so he wouldn't be tempted to kill Polyphemus

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Who is the Cyclops' father?

• Zeus

• Hades

• Dale

• Poseidon

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How long did the witch keep Odysseus and his men in her cave?

• 1 day

• 1 week

• 1 month

• 1 year

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This crew memeber was suspicious of the witch and left before she could turn him into a pig

• Tiresias

• Eurylochus

• Polites

• Aelous

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How does Odysseus react to his men after they eat the lotus plant?

• He drags them back on their boats

• He punishes them

• He leaves them with the lotus-eaters

• He beheads them

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Who are the Laestrygonians?

• Cyclopses

• Pig-men

• Giant cannibals

• Beautiful women

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