Traveling Into Disaster

Front

What did Odysseus have to do to his men to get them off the Island of the Lotus-Eaters?

Back

He had to tie them to the ship.

Front

What is a good synonym for 'languidly'?

Back

Weak.

Front

When does the 'Odyssey' begin?

Back

After the Trojan War.

Front

What happened in the city of Cicones when Odysseus' men were asleep?

Back

The Cicones attacked them on the beach.

Front

Where did the 12 ships first stop after the war with Troy ended?

Back

Cicones.

Front

Define 'Odyssey'.

Back

An epic poem attributed to Homer, detailing the adventures of Odysseus after the Trojan War.

Front

What is the significance of the Trojan War in Greek mythology?

Back

It is a legendary conflict between the Greeks and Trojans, leading to the fall of Troy.

Front

Who is Odysseus?

Back

A Greek hero known for his cleverness and resourcefulness, the main character in the 'Odyssey'.

Front

What are the Lotus-Eaters?

Back

A group of people in the 'Odyssey' who consume lotus plants that cause forgetfulness and apathy.

Front

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

Back

The importance of vigilance and the consequences of complacency.