The Odyssey -Part 1

Who was the muse addressed in The Odyssey’s “Invocation”?

• Poseidon
• Zeus
• Athena
• Odysseus

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  2.  When Odysseus was on Calypso’s island, he proves his faithfulness to Penelope by 

• Turning down the chance to stay with Calypso
• Praying to Penelope
• Telling stories about Penelope
• Staying with Calypso

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How does Calypso try to talk Odysseus out of leaving her?

• Talks about her beauty
• Uses magic
• Tells him he will die at sea
• Says Penelope has forgotten him

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What happens to those who eat the Lotus?

• They become animals
• They become very sick
• They want to stay and eat Lotus forever
• They become focused on their task

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Thinking about Odysseus’ journey, who makes it more difficult?

• Athena
• Hermes
• Zeus
• Poseidon

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What does contending mean?

• Gathered
• Fighting
• Food 
• Sails

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Victuals are...

• Sails
• Food
• Fights
• Sticks

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A brand is...

• Food
• Sails
• a fight
• burning stick

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Mustered means..

• Fighting
• Food
• Gathered
• Sails

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Yards are...

• Food
• Sails
• Sticks

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