Why does Odysseus talk to as many people as he can in the Land of the Dead?

He wants to learn as much as he can about these people and their lives.

He's lost and needs directions.

He wants recommendations on where to go next.

Why is Odysseus able to avoid Circe's spell?

He is protected a magical herb/flower.

How does Aeolos help Odysseus get home?

He gives Odysseus a bag of wind.

He gives Odysseus provisions for the journey home.

He gives Odysseus a sack of gold.

Tiresias tells Odysseus

he will find men in his house when he gets home

it will be a long, hard ride home

What did the spirits have to do to speak to Odysseus?

drink the blood of the lamb and goat

What did Odysseus find out about Elpenor?

Elpenor fell off the roof and broke his neck

Why did Odysseus have to speak to Tiresaias first?

To find out how to finish his journey

To be able to speak to his mother

To find out what happened to his mother

How did Odysseus protect his men from the Sirens?

he plugged their ears with beeswax

How did Odysseus protect himself from listening to the Sirens?

He had his men tie himself to the ship's mast

He plugged his ears with beeswax

He was not affected by the Sirens

Why did Odysseus and his men have to stay away from Charybdis?

It would swallow his men and they would all die

They would be stuck on an island forever

Why didn't Odysseus tell his men about Scylla?

It would scare them and there was nothing they could do

The Land of the Dead, Sirens and Scylla & Charybdis

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

What does Elpenor request of Odysseus when he encounters him in the Land of the Dead?

He asks for food.

He asks for his weapons and armor.

He asks for a proper burial and memorial.

He asks for him to stay with him.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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10 sec • 1 pt

What does Elpenor's request for a proper burial and memorial show about Greek culture?

They want to be respected and remembered.

They like shiny objects.

They value hospitality.

They value intelligence.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why does Poseidon want to punish Odysseus?

Odysseus ate some fish without asking.

Odysseus stole Poseidon's trident.

Odysseus had extra-marital relations with a mermaid.

Odysseus blinded his son.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

If Odysseus' men eat the cattle of Helios, the sun god, what will happen to them?

They'll live forever.

They'll all die.

They'll get heartburn.

They'll want fries with that.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

If Odysseus makes the sacrifices to Poseidon as required, how will he die?

Violently, after only a few years, and all alone.

In a firey boat accident.

Peacefully, at a rich old age, surrounded by loved ones.

He won't. He'll be immortal.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does Tiresias predict about Odysseus' homecoming?

He'll come home alone and encounter men trying to steal his world.

He'll come home with all of his crew and encounter sunshine and rainbows.

He'll come home with one other person and encounter animals overrunning his household.

He won't make it home. At all. Ever.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is ironic about Tiresias being a blind prophet?

He's dead.

He walks with a cane.

He can't physically see, but he can "see" the future.

He can't read ancient Greek... only Braille.

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.8.9

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The Land of the Dead, Sirens and Scylla & Charybdis

What does Elpenor request of Odysseus when he encounters him in the Land of the Dead?

What does Elpenor's request for a proper burial and memorial show about Greek culture?

Why does Poseidon want to punish Odysseus?

If Odysseus' men eat the cattle of Helios, the sun god, what will happen to them?

If Odysseus makes the sacrifices to Poseidon as required, how will he die?

What does Tiresias predict about Odysseus' homecoming?

What is ironic about Tiresias being a blind prophet?

What important person from Odysseus' life does he encounter in the Land of the Dead?

Why does Odysseus talk to as many people as he can in the Land of the Dead?

"Odysseus, master of land ways and sea ways" is example of what Homeric Style Device?

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