English 9 sem 2 wk 5 Independent Studies

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Why is it nearly disastrous for Odysseus and his crew to stop on the Island of the Lotus Eaters?

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eating the Lotus Flower makes people forget about going home

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When he first sees the Cyclops, Odysseus thinks he is

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uncivilized

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Which trait of an epic hero does Odysseus show when he ties his men to the rams? Options: cleverness, strength, immortality

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cleverness

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What does Circe say will happen to men who listen to the song of the Sirens?

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They will crash on the rocks.

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Why doesn't Odysseus tell his crew the truth about Scylla and Charybdis?

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they will panic and stop rowing

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Who is the first person Odysseus visits when he returns from Ithaca?

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Eumaeus, the swineherd

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What does the dog, Argos, represent? Options: cleverness, heroism, loyalty

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loyalty

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How does Penelope show her true feelings for Odysseus? Options: devices a clever archery test for suitors, weeping over Odysseus' bow, running away so she wont have to remarry

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weeping over Odysseus' bow

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What does Athena do during the battle with the suitors?

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makes it known that she supports Odysseus

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Why does Odysseus believe only a god could have moved his bed?

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he built it from a tree still rooted in the ground