The Odyssey Questions

The cave mentioned in line 9 is an epic setting because it is _________

• home to a fantastic, archetypal creature

• a beautiful, hidden location

• a rugged, barren land formation

• an imaginary but believable place

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Which statement best summarizes the escape plan for Odysseus and his men?

• They beg Poseidon to make the Cyclops free them.

• They blind the Cyclops and then sneak away during the night.

• They hide in the rams’ wool and let the rams carry them past the Cyclops.

• They roll boulders down a hill to distract the Cyclops, and then run.

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The quality of an epic hero Odysseus displays in lines 24–35 is —

• strength in pursuit of adventure

• honesty in the face of conflict

• dependence on the gods

• cleverness in the face of danger

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Which statement summarizes Odysseus’ heroic actions in lines 45–55?

• He blinds the Cyclops with a boathook

• He throws a boulder that causes a wave to flood the ship

• He single-handedly pushes the ship out to sea while urging his men to row

• He taunts the Cyclops from the shore

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What conflict develops between Odysseus and his men in lines 56–69?

• They disagree about where to hide from the Cyclops

• The men beg Odysseus to stop taunting the Cyclops, but he continues

• They disagree about whether or not to kill the Cyclops

• The men want to steal the Cyclops’ sheep without telling Odysseus

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Which character trait causes Odysseus to reveal his name to the Cyclops in lines 66–69?

• Cowardice

• Dishonesty

• Pride

• Vengefulness

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The Cyclops’ speech in lines 75–80 expresses the theme of —

• the rescue of a nation from invaders

• a hero’s loyalty to his friends

• the victorious homecoming of a hero

• a hero’s triumph over a powerful opponent

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