The Odyssey 1-2

What did Odysseus's sailors do when they landed in Cicones?

• They built a shelter and rested.
• They killed all the people and took what they wanted.

• They peacefully traded with the Cicones.
• They sailed away without any interaction.

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How did the Greeks trick their way into Troy?

• The Greeks used the Trojan Horse to trick their way into Troy.
• The Greeks built a bridge to enter Troy.
• The Greeks disguised themselves as Trojans.
• The Greeks used a secret tunnel to infiltrate Troy.

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Did the war last 9 years?

• Yes, True

• No, False

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What did the Cicones decide to do while Odysseus's sailors slept on the beach?

• The Cicones offered Odysseus's sailors food.
• The Cicones left the sailors alone and retreated.
• The Cicones built a shelter for the sailors.
• The Cicones decided to attack Odysseus's sailors for revenge.

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Where did Odysseus go first after leaving the city of Troy?

• The island of Ithaca
• The land of the Phaeacians
• The city of Sparta
• The land of the Cicones

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Who is Odysseus?

• Odysseus is a famous philosopher from ancient Greece.
• Odysseus is a Roman general known for his military tactics.
• Odysseus is a mythical creature that guards the underworld.
• Odysseus is a legendary hero from Greek mythology, the king of Ithaca.

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What is the main theme of 'The Odyssey'?

• The journey of self-discovery and the struggle for homecoming.
• The adventures of a young hero in a foreign land.
• The conflict between gods and mortals.
• The importance of friendship and loyalty.

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What role do the gods play in 'The Odyssey'?

• The gods are indifferent to Odysseus's journey.
• The gods only provide material wealth to Odysseus.
• The gods are portrayed as mere myths with no influence.
• The gods serve as influential forces that guide and obstruct Odysseus on his journey home.

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What lesson can be learned from Odysseus's encounter with the Cicones?

• The value of friendship and loyalty.
• The necessity of avoiding conflict at all costs.
• The benefits of taking unnecessary risks.
• The importance of discipline and the consequences of greed.

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The lotus eaters invited Odysseus and his men to partake of the fruit. They promised that the fruit would...

• give them immense strength
• lead them to treasure
• make them invincible
• make them forget their homes and desires

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