The Odyssey--The Cyclops

What is the name of the Cyclops?

• Bob
• Poseidon
• Polyphemus
• Nobody

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What heroic trait does Odysseus primarily display when he devises the escape plan?

• honesty
• guile
• bravery
• hubris

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.5

What trait does Odysseus display when taunting the Cyclops (and providing his name)?

• hubris
• guile
• wisdom
• good judgement

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

How many sheep does Odysseus ride under?

• Three
• Four
• Two
• One

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Who is the Cyclops' father?

• Zeus
• Hermes
• Apollo
• Poseidon

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Which Greek Cultural Value does the Cyclops violate multiple times in this episode?

• Hospitality
• Justice
• Loyalty

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.4

Odysseus plans to injure the Cyclops by...

• stabbing him in his side
• pinching his toe
• piercing his ear
• stabbing him in the eye

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the trick name that Odysseus gives the Cyclops?

• Somebody
• Everybody
• Nobody
• OneBody

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

After blinding the Cyclops, how do Odysseus and his men escape the cave?

• Hanging under the bellies of sheep/rams.
• They just run out.
• They sneak out the back door.
• They ride on top of the sheep/rams.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which of these is NOT part of the Cyclops' curse?

• Odysseus will return home alone.
• Odysseus will return under strange sail.
• Odysseus will live a happy life.
• Odysseus' journey will be long and miserable.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.7.4