The Odyssey - Book 9

What do the Cicones do to Odysseus' men?

• Make them eat lotus plants

• Welcomed the men into their homes

• Attacked and killed the men

• Joined them on their journey home

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POV: Who is narrating the story in book 9?

• Ogygia

• Ismarus

• Phaeacia

• Odysseus

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The lotus plant that the lotus-eaters give to Odysseus' men has what effect on them?

• Makes them stronger

• Makes them lose their bones

• Makes them hungrier

• Makes them want to stay forever

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How does Odysseus react to his men after they eat the lotus plant?

• He drags them back on their boats

• He punishes them

• He leaves them with the lotus-eaters

• He beheads them

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What item did Odysseus bring with him to explore the land of the Cyclops?

• His spear

• A shield

• Food as offering

• Sweet wine

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Polyphemus is a ___________.

• Human

• God

• Cyclops

• Cicone

What type of animals do they find in Polyphemus' cave?

• Cows

• Goats

• Dog

• Sheep

Why are Odysseus and his men stuck in Polyphemus' cave?

• A large stone is blocking the entrance

• They cannot find the way out

• The gods keep them from getting out

• There are traps all over the cave

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What does Polyphemus do with Odysseus' men?

• Sings with them

• Joins them on their journey home

• Eats with them

• Eats them

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After Odysseus blinds Polyphemus, what name does Odysseus tell Polyphemus is his?

• The great one

• Your master

• Someone

• Nobody

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