The Odyssey: Book 9

Where did the Cyclops live?

• In a large hut

• On the beach

• In a forest

• In a cave

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CCSS.RL.8.5

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The Cyclops apparently does what for a job?

• Bear Hunter

• Shephard

• Soldier

• Wine maker

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CCSS.RL.8.5

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What was the door to the Cyclops home

• A very heavy stone

• A spiked gate

• A draw bridge

• There was no door

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CCSS.RL.8.5

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CCSS.RL.8.4

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What did Odysseus say that angered the Cyclops?

• That they had sacked Troy

• That they served King Agamemnon

• They were doing what Zeus wished

• That Cyclopes are dumb

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CCSS.RL.8.5

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The angry Cyclops

• Destroyed Odysseus' ship

• Ate some of Odysseus' men

• Stormed out of his home

• Called the other Cyclopes to attack Odysseus

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CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What did Odysseus do to give his men a chance to attack the Cyclops?

• Stabbed him in the back so he turned away from them

• Lulled the Cyclops to sleep by singing to him

• Asked Zeus for help

• Got the Cyclops drunk

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CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What did Odysseus tell the Cyclops his name was?

• Odysseus

• Polyphemus

• Nobody

• He didn't tell him his name

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CCSS.RL.8.5

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How did Odysseus and his men escape the cave?

• Hanging beneath the Cyclops' rams

• Sneaking out when the Cyclops opened the cave

• They were helped by the other Cyclopes that showed up

• The rest of Odysseus' men came and defeated the blinded Cyclops

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CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

Who is the Cyclops' father?

• Zeus
• Hermes
• Apollo
• Poseidon

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Which Greek Cultural Value does the Cyclops violate multiple times in this episode?

• Hospitality

• Justice

• Loyalty

• Calm

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CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

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