The Odyssey (Retold by Geraldine McCaughrean) Chapters 1-4

Why are Odysseus and his men anxious to return home?

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What Island did the men find themselves on for their first stop on their journey home?

• Circe's Island

• The Island of the Lotus Eaters

• The Cyclops' Island

• The Island of Aeolia

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Why did Odysseus instruct Eurylochus to take only 20 men with him to search for food?

• Because Odysseus wanted the rest of the men to rest

• Because Odysseus wanted the rest of the men around to protect him

• Because Odysseus didn't want an island natives to think they were invading

• It was just a random number of men with no reason behind it.

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What does Odysseus do with the piece of fruit that Eurylochus gives him?

• He eats it

• He says, "No, thanks! I'm not hungry."

• He says, "What are you doing eating this?! Don't you know it's poison?!"

• He throws it into the lake.

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What happens to the men after they eat the lotus fruit?

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True or False: Odysseus has high standards for hospitality.

• True

• False

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What Island did the men find themselves on for their second stop on their journey home?

• Circe's Island

• The Island of the Lotus Eaters

• The Cyclops' Island

• The Island of Aeolia

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What is a Cyclops?

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What trick does Odysseus play on the Cyclops in regards to his name? What happens when the Cyclops calls out for help?

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How did Odysseus and his men escape Polyphemus' cave?

• They got him drunk and waited for him to fall asleep

• They blinded him with oars they carved into spears

• They tied three sheep together and hid under them as they walked out of the cave

• They asked him nicely to leave, and Polyphemus allowed them to go

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