The Odyssey - Book 9 & 10

Book #9 begins with this type of opening

• In Media Res

• Invocation of the muse

• Epic Argument

• A totally original song composed by Elton John

Odysseus is famous for being

• witty

• cunning

• kind and caring

• honest and straightforward

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What is the name of the Cyclops Odysseus blinds?

• Polymporphus

• Dale

• Polyphemus

• Polyphemur

Who is the Cyclops' father?

• Zeus

• Hades

• Dale

• Poseidon

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Who does Odysseus make an offering to after escaping the Cyclops?

• Poseidon

• Hades

• Zeus

• Dale

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Friendly group who offers Odysseus's men a sweet treat.

• White Walkers

• Lotus Eaters

• Libertarians

• The Dark Brotherhood

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Uncivilized group of people who live in caves

• Cicones

• Cyclopes

• Laestrygones

• Lotus Eaters

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Allies of the Trojans who are slain by Odysseus' crew

• Lotus Eaters

• White Walkers

• Cicones

• Laestrygones

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Cannibals who throw boulders at Odysseus' ship

• Laestrygones

• White Walkers

• Cyclopes

• Libertarians

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He is the King of the Wind

• Alcinous

• Hermes

• Aelous

• Helios

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