"The Cyclops"- The Odyssey

What is a Cyclops?

• a saltwater fish monster of the deep

• a one eyed monster

• a troll

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What is the plural form of Cyclops?

• Cyclopes

• Cyclopses

• Cycloppes

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Conflicts in The Odyssey are signaled before they actually occur. What are some of the warnings of conflict in this passage?

• Odysseus finds fault with the Cyclopes’ uncivilized ways.

• The Cyclopes do not farm, and they have no laws.

• They deal out rough justice to women and children.

• All of the above

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Given Odysseus’ criticism of the Cyclopes, what kind of society do you think the Greeks valued?

• The Greeks must have valued an ordered society that practiced agriculture and abide by rules of law.

• The Greeks must have valued an ordered society that practiced love dictatorship and government intervening in their affairs

• The Greeks must have valued an ordered society that practiced war and abide by rules of law.

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Line 127-133: A prodigious man slept in this cave alone, and took his flocks to graze afield—remote from all companions, knowing none but savage ways, a brute so huge, he seemed no man at all of those who eat good wheaten bread; but he seemed rather a shaggy mountain reared in solitude. What does this passage reveal about ancient Greek attitudes toward the importance of community?

• The Greeks found it important to participate and live in the community with others. This way of living was a indication of an advanced society.

• The Greeks found it was not important to participate and live in the community with others. Solitude was good

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Odysseus reveals one of the qualities that get him into trouble: he doesn’t listen to his men. Do you think Odysseus should stay and get more information, or that he should leave and avoid trouble?

• Odysseus should stay now . He can always find an escape route if needed.

• Odysseus should leave now unless he is sure he can find an escape route.

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What character flaw does the hero Odysseus reveal by refusing to leave the cave?

• Arrogance - Odysseus thinks he is a warrior and can defeat anyone or anything.

• Curiosity -Odysseus’ curiosity leads him to disregard good advice. He knows it would be wise to seize the food and leave, but he is too curious to see the “cave man.”

• Both Curiosity and Arrogance

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Where is Cyclops when Odysseus and his men enter the cave?

• Cyclops had gone to hunt for food

• Cyclops is in the field taking care of his sheep.

• Cyclops had fell asleep on the hill above the cave

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Why did the Cyclops want to know the location of the Greeks’ ship?

• He might want to rob the ship of any goods

• he might want to kill any other sailors left on board.

• He might want to destroy the ship.

• All of the above

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Why does Odysseus answer him with a lie? What is a lie?

• Odysseus is clever enough to see through his opponent’s trickery and to outwit in return. He lies because he thinks that Cyclops is just a stupid giant

• Odysseus is clever enough to see through his opponent’s trickery and to outwit in return. He lies because he thinks that Cyclops may want to destroy the Greek ship.

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