Tales From The Odyssey - Test

In the book, we see words/phrases (skies begin to blacken, winds stirred the water, gods punishing us) that help to set the tone and theme. These words lead us to believe…

• The Greeks are enjoying their adventure riding mighty waves

• Odysseus is teaching his men to sail as they sail into pleasing terrain

• Odysseus and his men are in danger and the Gods are angry.

• The Gods are pleased with Odysseus and his men for going to war and are helping them escape the storm.

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In the beginning of the book we learn the reason for the God's anger. They are angry because…

• Athena’s name was carved into the wooden horse.

• They found out that Odysseus tried to get out of going to war.

• Greek warriors were violent and disrespectful to Athena.

• Odysseus allowed a few of his men to escape.

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Odysseus and his men often continue on their way with “tattered” boat sails. Tattered means…

• brand new

• torn up

• ugly

• dripping with blood

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On the Island of the Lotus Eaters, the islanders offer Odysseus and his men...

• magical lotus flowers

• lotus tea

• blueberries

• a place to sit and rest

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Why didn't Odysseus eat the lotus flowers in the Land of the Lotus Eaters?

• He wasn't hungry.

• He saw what the lotus flowers did to his men.

• They ran out of flowers.

• He was allergic.

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What power did the lotus flower possess?

• It makes you forget your past and your family

• It turns you into a mythical siren

• It makes your eyes turn green and you begin to feel dizzy

• It brings you straight to Athena

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On which island did Odysseus drag his men to the boats and tie them down in order to escape?

• The Land of the Lotus Eaters

• The Island of the Cyclops

• Circe's Island

• Land of the Dead

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How did Odysseus and his men sneak past Polyphemus?

• They were rescued by Athena

• By feeding him goats milk and bread

• By hiding in the fur of the sheep

• By running really fast

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Who is the father of Polyphemus?

• Poseidon

• Zeus

• Hermes

• Helios

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What did Odysseus tell Polyphemus his name was?

• No One

• Telemachus

• Warrior Sheep

• Odysseus

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