The Lotus Eaters and The Cyclops

What happened to anyone who ate the lotus? 

• They got magical powers. 
• They passed away. 
• They learned multiple languages. 
• They never returned home. 

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What were the people called that lived upon the flower? 

• The dandelions
• The Lotus-Eaters 
• The Sunflowers 
• The Roses 

Odysseus tricked the cyclops by

• stealing his sheep
• drinking his wine
• telling him a false name
• hiding in his cave

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The cyclops was the son of

• Athena
• Circe
• Artemis
• Poseidan

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What information does Odysseus send the "two picked men and a runner" to find?

• If the land of the Lotus is a dangerous place

• If the land of the Lotus has people that will help them get home

• What type of people live on the land of the Lotus

• What type of resources are available on the land of the Lotus

Odysseus rescues his men from the Lotus Eaters by:

• Lecturing them

• Tying the men down to the rowlocks

• Showing them pictures of their families

• Having a discussion about their reckless behavior

Why doesn't Odysseus want to kill Cyclops while he his in the cave?

• Odysseus and his men don't want to sit in the cave with a dead body

• Odysseus and his men won't be able to get out of the cave

• Odysseus and his men don't believe they can kill Cyclops because he is so large

• Odysseus and his men know that Cyclops will kill more men if they attack

Odysseus fed the Cyclops wine on the second night so that:

• Cyclops would not eat any of Odysseus’ men

• Cyclops would fall asleep and Odysseus and the men could eat his food

• Cyclops would get tipsy and Odysseus and his men could poke out the Cyclops’ eye

• Cyclops would tell them more about his dad, Poseidon

What is the name of the Cyclops that Odysseus and his men encounter?

• Poseidon
• Polyphemus
• Peter
• Polybus

What prevents Odysseus and his men from leaving the cave of the Cyclops?

• A brick wall

• A guard

• The Gods

• A stone

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