Odyssey quiz books 9 - 12

What is "hubris"?

• excessive pride, arrogance

• extreme bravery

• cowardice

• god-like strength

In books 9-12, who is someone who did NOT demonstrate "xenia" to Odysseus and his men?

• Polyphemus

• Calypso

• Aeolus

• Lotus Eaters

The ancient Greek concept of hospitality, where all guests and strangers are treated with respect.

What happened when they visited the land of the Cicones? (select all that apply)

• Disobedience and hubris cost them many lives

• many men were killed by the Cicones

• Odysseus's men pillaged the village without good reason

• Zeus punished the men for their actions

What does Odysseus decide to do in the land of the Lotus Eaters?

• He eats the lotus fruit and stays for one year

• He does not eat the fruit and makes his men leave immediately

• He kills all the Lotus Eaters for poisoning them

• He steals Lotus Fruit and does not tell his men

Why does Odysseus visit the island of the Cyclopes?

• He is curious

• He is forced to

• He is hungry

• He wants to kill them

How does Odysseus escape Polyphemus the Cyclops? (select all that apply)

• He stabs his eye, blinding him

• He sings until Polyphemus falls asleep

• He says his name is "Poseidon"

• He and his men ride giant birds out of the cave

How does Odysseus display his hubris after escaping Polyphemus?

• He shouts his real name and where he lives

• He blows up Polyphemus's cave

• He prays to Poseidon to curse Cyclops island

• He stays with the Cyclops for one year

What adventure shows that Odysseus and his men do not always trust each other?

• Aeolus and the bag of stormy winds

• Circe turning the men into pigs

• Land of the Dead

• Calypso's Island

How does Odysseus avoid Circe's witchcraft?

• Hermes gives him a magic herb to protect him

• He kills her before she can cast her spell

• He tricks her into turning herself into a pig

• He prays for Zeus to kill her