Cyclops Comprehension

Who is Polyphemus?

• A crewmember

• Odysseus

• A Cyclops

• A large ram

Who is Polyphemus’ father?

• Zeus

• Polypoa

• Poseidon

• Achilles

One thing that is NOT in the cave

• Sheep

• Cyclops

• Cheese

• Art

What is the Cyclops’ attitude toward Zeus?

• Fear him

• Hate him

• Think they are stronger

• Think he is unfair

How does Odysseus make the Cyclops fall asleep?

• Bed time story

• Wine

• Makes him count the sheep

• Makes the cave dark

Why do they decide not to attack the Cyclops until the morning?

• They are tired

• The rock is too big to move

• The sheep are noisy

• The cyclops will wake up and be angry

What pseudonim does Odysseus give the Cyclops?

• Noman

• Norbert

• Nelly

• Nailea

What prophecy does the Cyclops mention?

• He will lose his sheep

• A human will come to his cave

• Odysseus would blind him

• Odysseus would get away from him

Why does Odysseus tell the King and Queen this story?

• To show off

• To scare them

• To thank them

• To make them sleep

How does Odysseus escape the cave?

• Hiding behind a ram

• Hiding in the shadows

• He changes his voice

• Pretends to be a cyclops