The Cyclops pt1

How are the Cyclops described that sets them apart from humans?

• They do not farm

• They do not have gatherings

• They live in caves, not houses

• They have no laws

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Why did Odysseus take his men onto the island?

• To gather wild goats

• To search for treasure

• To make new allies

• The gods told them to.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Why did they seek out the Cyclops?

• To see if the natives were friendly

• To slay them as a quest

• To rescue a lost comrade

• The text does not say.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What items did Odysseus and his men bring with him?

• Liquor (wine)

• A winebowl

• Victuals (food)

• Ten sheep

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which item is described in extra detail?

• The wine

• The wine bowl

• The food

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What do Odysseus’ men suggest they do?

• Steal the cheese and sheep

• Leave

• Slay the Cyclops

• Steal a new boat

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Why does Odysseus turn them down?

• He wants to slay the Cyclops.

• He wants to befriend the Cyclops.

• He wants to meet the Cyclops.

• He doesn't believe in the Cyclops.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What does Odysseus expect from the Cyclops?

• Gifts and aid

• Praise

• Directions

• A duel

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

How would you describe Odysseus based on his actions?

• Brave

• Arrogant

• Cowardly

• Intelligent

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

How does the Cyclops respond to Odysseus?

• He offers them food

• He tells them to leave

• He says he does not fear the gods

• He apologizes

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9