THE ODYSSEY - BOOK 12
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English
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9th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What strategy does Odysseus use to protect his men from the Sirens?
Back
Odysseus plugs his men's ears with beeswax to prevent them from hearing the Sirens' song.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What action does Zeus take to appease Helios after Odysseus's men eat his cattle?
Back
Zeus sinks Odysseus's ship as punishment for his men's actions.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What must Odysseus do to safely experience the Sirens' song?
Back
Odysseus must be tied to the mast of the ship, with his hands and feet bound, so he cannot act on his desire to go to the island.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which monsters do Odysseus and his men encounter first according to Circe?
Back
The Sirens.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What warning does Circe give about the consequences of taking Helios' cattle?
Back
Circe warns that if they take Helios' cattle, he will seek revenge.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Who are the Sirens in 'The Odyssey'?
Back
The Sirens are mythical creatures that lure sailors to their deaths with their enchanting songs.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of Helios in 'The Odyssey'?
Back
Helios is the sun god whose cattle are sacred; harming them brings dire consequences.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
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