Sailing from Troy - Cyclops - Review Period 3

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What are Odysseus's main goals in his journey?

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To survive and get himself and his crew home.

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What is an epic?

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A long poem that tells about the adventures of a hero.

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Who is Polyphemus?

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A cyclops who was tricked by Odysseus after he gave a fake name.

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Why were there 6 benches left empty in every ship?

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Odysseus lost many men during the battle with the Cicones.

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What caused the deaths of Odysseus' men according to Homer?

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They ate the cattle of Lord Helios.

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What is the significance of the term 'Homeric simile'?

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A detailed comparison in the form of a simile that is many lines in length, often used in epic poetry.

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What role does the character of Circe play in Odysseus's journey?

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She is a sorceress who initially turns Odysseus's men into animals but later helps them.

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What is the importance of the Land of the Lotus?

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It is a place where Odysseus's men eat the lotus flower and forget their desire to return home.

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Who is Teiresias in the context of Odysseus's journey?

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A blind prophet who provides Odysseus with guidance in the Underworld.

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What does the term 'invocation' refer to in epic poetry?

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A formal plea for aid or inspiration, often addressed to a muse.