Action Magazine : The Monster in the Cave

Based on Scene 2, why does Odysseus go to the Island where the one-eyed giants live?

• He plans to visit his friend Polyphemus.

• He is curious about the giants that live there.

• He hopes to buy food there.

• He is on a mission to kill all the giants

Why does Odysseus tell Polyphemus that his name is Nobody? 

• To trick Polyphemus into saying "Nobody is trying to kill me." 
• Because Odysseus is ashamed of himself.
• To share a friendly joke with Polyphemus. 
• Because Odysseus is afraid to tell Polyphemus his real name. 

At the end, when Odysseus gets away in the boat, you can guess that Polyphemus (the Cyclops) feels __________.

• hungry

• lonely

• angry

• sleepy

Which line from the play supports that Polythemus was angry when Odysseus got away?

• "Let's have a feast."

• "We wanted to meet you..."

• "Polythemus belches, tips over, and falls asleep."

• "I shall get revenge!"

Based on Scene 8, you can tell that Odysseus will have a hard time __________.  

• telling people his real name.
• making his crew obey orders. 
• finding more food. 
• getting back to his home. 

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What do you call a one-eyed giant?

• Cyclops

• Centaur

• Minotaur

• Crew

Odysseus and his men had been fighting in what war?

• Trojan War

• Cyclops War

• Mt. Olympus War

• Poseidon War

In scene 1, why do the men in Odysseus's crew want to stop on the island? (pick all that are mentioned)

• They are tired

• they haven't eaten anything in days

• they are almost out of fresh water

• to steal treasure from people on the island

What does Odysseus bring to offer as a gift ? (scene 2)

• goats

• cheese

• wine

• wild grapes

How many men does Odysseus bring with him to the island?

• 10

• 11

• 12

• 13