Odyssey Book 9

What happens to Odysseus' men after they pillage Ismarus?

• They narrowly escape an attack from the surviving natives.

• They come to power and take over the entire city.

• They take time to evaluate and reinforce their own armies.

• They seek out local women to take them as wives.

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What happens when Odysseus' men eat Lotus?

• They become entranced by the land's women.

• They become greedy and ransack the city.

• They lose all desire to do anything but eat it.

• They violently rebel against Odysseus.

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Who is the Cyclops Polyphemus' father?

• Zeus

• Odysseus

• Cicones

• Poseidon

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What do Odysseus and his men do to Polyphemus when he gets drunk?

• Run out of the cave

• Kill him

• Blind him

• Call out to neighbors

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When Odysseus reveals his true name upon sailing away, what tragic flaw do readers see?

• Over Protectiveness

• Ambition

• Cowardice

• Excessive Pride

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