"I am Laertes' Son" & "The Lotus-Eaters" Mini Quiz

Where is Odysseus at the beginning of "I am Laertes Son"? (choose all that apply)

• a guest at Alcinious' court

• Calypso's island

• the court in Phaeacia

• the court of Ithaca

What did the Greeks believe about strangers? (choose all that apply)

• They were god-sent

• They were dangerous

• They should be treated with great respect

• They were to be ignored

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What did a host have to do before he/she could ask their guest a question? (choose all that apply)

• "give great courtesy"

• entertain them

• They didn't have to do anything

• give them food & drink

What is Odysseus' father's name?

• Zeus

• Laertes

• Telemachus

• Alcinious

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Based on Odysseus' introduction of himself, what trait did the Greeks value?

• Boasting (pride)

• Humility

• Forgiveness

• Respect

Where did Odysseus and his men go first after they leave Troy?

• Aeaea (land of Circe)

• Phaeacia (land of the Phaeacians)

• Ismaros (land of the Cicones)

• Ithaca (land of the Ithacans)

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What made the Cicones warriors unique?

• They were gifted with strength from the gods

• They were really tall

• They fought on horseback

• They fought on foot

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Why were Odysseus' men defeated by the Cicones? (choose all that apply)

• They were unarmed

• They were drunk

• They didn't listen to Odysseus

• They were far outnumbered

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Who are the Achaeans?

• The Cicones

• The Greeks

• The Trojans

• The Phaeacians

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How long did Odysseus & his men fight the Cicones?

• a few hours

• half a day

• from sun up to sun down

• a week