The Odyssey - Part 1 The Invocation and The Cyclops

Who was the muse addressed in The Odyssey’s “Invocation”?

• Athena

• Poseidon

• Zeus

When Odysseus was on Calypso’s island, he proves his faithfulness to Penelope by

• Telling stories about Penelope

• Staying with Calypso

• Turning down the chance to stay with Calypso

How does Calypso try to talk Odysseus out of leaving her?

• Tells him he will die at sea

• Talks about her beauty

• Says Penelope has forgotten him

• Uses magic

What happens to those who eat the Lotus?

• They become very sick

• They want to stay and eat Lotus forever

• They become focused on their task

Thinking about Odysseus’ journey, who makes it more difficult?

• Athena

• Poseidon

• Hermes

What does contending mean?

• Food

• Fighting

• Gathered

Victuals are...

• Sticks

• Food

• Fights

A brand is...

• burning stick

• a fight

• Sails

Mustered means..

• Fighting

• Food

• Gathered

Yards are...

• Sticks

• Sails

• Food