The Odyssey - Part 1 - The Cyclops

Before Odysseus landed on the island of the Cyclopes, he and his crew landed on the island of the

• Gods

• Calypso

• Lotus Eaters

• Titans

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According to Odysseus, how did the Cyclopes live?

• Carefully and lawfully

• How they wish, without heed of others

• Violently and aggressively

• Peacefully

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How would Odysseus best describe the Cyclops when he first sees him

• Large and unkempt

• Huge and evil

• Short and strong

• Tall and angry

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Where did the Cyclops live?

• In a large hut

• On the beach

• In a forest

• In a cave

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The Cyclops apparently does what for a job?

• Bear Hunter

• Goat farmer

• Soldier

• Cheese Monger (maker)

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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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In lines 167-169, Odysseus says to the Cyclops, "We would entreat you, great Sir, have a care for the gods' courtesy; Zeus will avenge the unoffending guest." What does he mean?

• Odysseus asks or begs for the Cyclops's food and clothes and warns him that Apollo punishes anyone who mistreats a harmless guest.

• Odysseus states that they are going to attack the Cyclops and that Zeus will take their side in the fight.

• Odysseus says that Zeus is the ruler of the gods and that the Cyclops should do exactly what they say or risk punishment.

• Odysseus asks or begs for the Cyclops's hospitality and warns him that Zeus punishes anyone who mistreats a harmless guest.

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How did the Cyclops react after hearing Odysseus's explanation for why he and his men were there?

• He gave Odysseus three of his best goats.

• He immediately ate two of his men then laid down and went to sleep.

• He got drunk and went to sleep.

• He ran out of the cave, leaving Odysseus and his men trapped inside.

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Why didn't Odysseus and his men just leave the cave after the Cyclops went to sleep?

• The cave was filled with water

• The stone at the entrance was too heavy for them to move

• He wanted to kill the Cyclops at dawn

• Odysseus and his men were too afraid of the Cyclops

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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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