ODYSSEY 3

 What effect does eating the lotus flower have on Odysseus’ men?

• They forget their homeland and want to stay on the island forever
• They become focused on their mission to return to Ithaca
• They lose their sight
• They are turned into pigs

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Describe what Odysseus and his men did to the Cicones?  

• Made an alliance with them to defeat the Trojans
• Raided the town and killed many people
• Celebrated their victory over Troy by hosting a party
• Used their ships and crew to assist in their trip home to Ithaca

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What could the test of the lotus eaters symbolize (how does it apply to our journeys today)?

• Temptations that restore our will to succeed
• Strange customs of different lands
• Distractions that prevent us from achieving our ultimate goals
• Important steps to becoming a hero

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Does the Cyclops respect Zeus, as Odysseus does?

• Yes, since the Cyclops is a son of Poseidon
• No, he thinks the Cyclopes have more "force" than Zeus
• He doesn't say what he thinks about Zeus
• The Cyclops fears Zeus and listens to Odysseus

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Who is Polyphemus?

• The Cyclops
• One of Odysseus's crew
• An arrogant suitor
• A lotus eater

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That Odysseus is willing to stab Polyphemus, but remembers that doing so would prevent his and his crew's ability to escape the cave shows

• Odysseus is a tender-hearted guy
• Odysseus is a weak and timid leader
• Odysseus's hubris and arrogance
• Odysseus is brave and intelligent

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Throughout the Epic, dawn (the morning) is frequently described as "young Dawn with fingertips of rose." This expression is an example of an

• Epic Simile
• Epithet
• Epicenter
• Epcot

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"He clutched at my companions and caught two in his hands like squirming puppies" and "Then he dismembered them and made his meal, gaping and crunching like a mountain lion" are examples of

• Epic Similes
• Epithets
• Hubris
• Xenia

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What do Odysseus and his men do to the Cyclops?

• Sing Polyphemus a soothing song and steal his cheese
•  Take Polyphemus's best ship and return to Ithaca
• Make Polyphemus swear a god's oath for peace
• Get Polyphemus drunk and stab out his eye

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What trick does Odysseus use so that Polyphemus won't get help from all the other Cyclopes on the island?

• Odysseus tells Polyphemus his name is "Nohbody" so the Cyclops yells that nobody is hurting him
• Odysseus tells Polyphemus that the other Cyclopes have heeded Poseidon's warning
• Odysseus prefers not to use trickery because it seems dishonest
• Odysseus tricks Polyphemus into giving up his sheep and cheese

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