Odyssey Quiz #2 (Cyclops)

The best word to describe the Cyclops is...

• uncivilized

• humorous

• welcoming

• sneaky

Odysseus decides not to kill the Cyclops while he's sleeping because...

• Cyclops is the only one who can move the doorway rock.

• Odysseus wants to become friends with this unique creature.

• Odysseus feels guilty about killing people after the war.

• Cyclops provided Odysseus food and shelter in the cave.

When Cyclops asks Odysseus what his name is, what does Odysseus say?

• Somebody

• Nohbdy

• Poseidon

• Polyphemus

Odysseus and his men stab Cyclops in the ___ while he is ______.

• eye, asleep

• eye, eating

• ear, asleep

• ear, eating

How do Odysseus and his men escape the cave without being caught by the Cyclops?

• run out of the cave while he's blinded

• distract him with music and noises

• pretend to be other Cyclopes

• hide under the rams and sheep

Who is the Cyclops' father?

• Zeus

• Odysseus

• Poseidon

• Hades

When Odysseus and his men are leaving Cyclops' island, what does Odysseus do?

• Prays to Zeus

• Taunts the Cyclops

• Gives thanks to Athena

• Laughs at Poseidon

What information does Odysseus reveal to Cyclops as he sails away?

• His wife and son's names

• His deepest, darkest secret

• His hopes and fears

• His real name and hometown

When Polyphemus prays to his father, he prays that Odysseus...

• never gets home

• never loves again

• never has victory in war

• never gets rich

What are the two best words to describe Odysseus in the "Cyclops" story?

• honest and loyal

• intelligent and arrogant

• depressed and hungry

• kind and quiet