How do Odysseus and his men finally escape the Cyclops' cave?

Odysseus attaches his men to the underbelly of the sheep to escape when Polyphemus lets the sheep out of the cave

Odysseus convinces Polyphemus to move the boulder away from the door for him

They dig their way out under a pile of dung

They are rescued by the other Cyclopes who hate Polyphemus

How does Zeus punish Odysseus and his men?

He hits their ship with a thunderbolt

He reanimates the meat in their stomachs

What did Tiresias tell Odysseus about the Island of the Sun?

It's a pretty nice place! Have fun there!

It's really hot, so wear sunscreen.

In the next land we found were Cyclopes, Giants, louts, without a law to bless them. By implication, what cultural value in ancient Greece is Ody emphasizing in this passage?

Civilized life in a law abiding society

How is Odysseus allowed to hear the music of the sirens is safety?

he has his men tie him to the mast

How does Odysseus get his men past the sirens?

by plugging their ears with wax

by tying them to the mast of the ship

by telling them to ignore the music

creature that sings beautiful music

What danger do the sirens pose for the men?

luring the sailors to shore with beautiful music

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Part 1 of The Odyssey is about

Influence of the Gods

Love of travel

Heroic deeds

Loyalty to Helios

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What character trait does Odysseus show when he lies to the Cyclops?

Stubbornness

Cleverness

Loyalty

Ruthlessness

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an epic?

A lengthy narrative with prose verse

A narrative whose central character experiences conflict

A long narrative about events in history

A narrative about romance

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which statement accurately describes the role of Zeus in Odysseus' adventures?

Zeus strengthens Odysseus' enemies

Zeus protects Odysseus' crew from harm

Zeus encourages Odysseus' crew

Zeus controls the weather by which Odysseus sails

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

guile (n)

trickiness

kindness

fear

strength

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Odysseus was trying to return to

Troy

Sparta

Ithaca

Athens

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

________ is what truly keeps Odysseus from returning to Ithaca.

guile

Polyphemus

havoc

hubris

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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The Odyssey: part one

Part 1 of The Odyssey is about

What character trait does Odysseus show when he lies to the Cyclops?

What is an epic?

Which statement accurately describes the role of Zeus in Odysseus' adventures?

guile (n)

Odysseus was trying to return to

________ is what truly keeps Odysseus from returning to Ithaca.

When do Odysseus' adventures begin?

What do Cyclopes eat?

How does Odysseus trick the giant?

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