Sailing From Troy (Review)

In the "Refusal of the Call," what did Odysseus do to try to avoid going to the Trojan War?

• He hid in a cave and pretended he wasn't home.

• He pretended to be crazy by plowing his fields with salt instead of seeds.

• AcHe tried to sail his ship in the wrong direction to get lost.hilles

• He told the messengers that he was too sick to fight in a war.

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What is the name of the island where Odysseus' home is located?

• Ismarus
• Troy
• Ithaca
• Cicones

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Why is Zeus personally offended by Odysseus? Why is he humbling him?

• Because Odysseus stole Zeus's lighting bolt.

• Because Odysseus bragged about his fame at the Trojan War.

• Because Odysseus refused to share his food with the gods.

• Because Odysseus told Zeus he was more powerful than him

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What does Odysseus mean by saying he never gave consent to stay with Calypso? (Stayed with her for seven years!)

• He enjoyed his time with her.
• He was forced to stay against his will.

• He forgot about his home.

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How does Odysseus feel about his home?

• He thinks it is too rocky and wants to find a richer island.

• He has forgotten about it because he loves his adventures too much.

• He misses it more than anything and wants to go back to his family.

• He is afraid to go back because he thinks his people have forgotten him.

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Why did so many of Odysseus’s men die at the island of the Cicones?

• They were caught in a natural disaster like an earthquake or a flood.

• hey didn't have any weapons and couldn't fight back against the army.

• They stayed on the beach to eat and drink instead of leaving when Odysseus told them to.

• Their ships crashed into the rocks before they could even get to the beach.

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When we first meet Odysseus and he starts telling his story, how would you describe his personality in two words?

• Arrogant and Conceited

• Shy and Scared

• Kind and Helpful

• Quiet and Sad.

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In Ancient Greece, what was "Xenia"?

• A special weapon used only by Kings.

• The religious law of hospitality (being a good host to strangers).

• The name of the storm that Zeus sent to hit the ships.

• The name of Odysseus’s shipA type of magical herb used to protect men from spells.

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In the "Ordinary World" stage of the Hero’s Journey, what was Odysseus’s life like before he left for the Trojan War?

• He was a simple fisherman who had never seen a sword or a shield.

• He was a lonely traveler wandering the world looking for a place to belong.

• He was a happy King in Ithaca, living with his wife Penelope and his baby son.

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How many SURVIVAL traits are needed for Odyssey Essay?

• 2

• 3

• 4

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