The Odyssey Gareth Hinds

Odysseus'
Call to Adventure.
Which events, other than the Cyclops Island, are part of Odysseus' Road of Trials?

• The island of Cicones where Odysseus' men stole and took women as prisoners.

• The Land of the Lotus Eaters where the men who were sent to check out the island ate the lotus flower and wanted to stay/forgot their purpose. 

• The Sirens - creatures hypnotize the men with their songs to lure them to death. Odysseus saves them with beeswax. 

• All of the above. 

On the Island of the Cyclops, Odysseus goes by what name to trick the Cyclops?
What causes him to tell him his real name as he leaves the island? 

• Nobody
  2. Odysseus' pride 

• King of Ithaca
  2. A Dare

• The Odd Guy 
  2. Odysseus' humility

• Nothing
  2. He doesn't. 

What is Odysseus' supreme ordeal? 

• Getting home 

• Fighting in the Trojan War

• Getting the suitors out of his home and getting his city back 

• Fighting the Cyclops

Odysseus is telling the story of his journey to someone who ultimately helps him return home.  Who is this? 

• King Alcinous, King of Phaeacia 

• King of Village Green 

• Telemachus 

• Scylla

What makes Athena an important character in the story?

• "Hero to Soldiers", she helps those in battle and helps Odysseus get home

• She is Odysseus' friend and decides to be helpful sometimes. 

• She hates her uncle, so Odysseus likes her. 

• Warrior gods rock!

How long is Odysseus' journey?

• 20 years

• 50 years

• 10 years

• 5 years 

What was Odysseus' transformation?

• Beginning: Not a smart person 
  End: Intelligent 

• Beginning: cocky, arrogant, overly proud leader
  End: learns humility, becomes humble

• Beginning: weak and manipulative leader 
  End: stronger and quieter

• Beginning: happy to see his family 
  End: Misses his family 

Who transforms Odysseus's sailors into pigs?

• Circe

• Athena

• Poseidon

• Calypso

In Penelope's archery contest, through how many axes must Odysseus fire his arrow?

• two

• eight

• twelve

• fifteen

Which plant makes the sailors forget their desire to return home?

• Lotus

• Poppy

• Lethe-root

• Hemlock