Odyssey Book 9 Review

After Odysseus leaves the Trojan War, what group of people does he raid on his first stop?

• The Cyclopes

• The Cicones

• The Lotus Eaters

• The gods

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After this raid, Odysseus' ship is blown off course. Where do Odysseus and his crew land?

• With King Alcinous on Scheria

• With the Lotus Eaters

• With Circe on Aeaea

• With Calypso on Ogygia

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Why does Odysseus tie some of his crewmen down after leaving the location from the last question?

• They committed treason and are being held prisoner.

• They have forgotten their homeland after eating the lotus blossom and don't want to leave.

• They ate Helios's cattle.

• They are in shock after they witness cannibalism from the Cyclops.

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What fake name does Odysseus use when dealing with the Cyclops? (Spelling AND capitalization count!)

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What animal is Polyphemus compared to as he eats the first two men?

• A bear

• A tiger

• A wolf

• A mountain lion

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Why doesn't Odysseus just kill the Cyclops at the first opportunity?

• Killing a Cyclops would anger Zeus.

• His sword is too small.

• He and his men would be trapped inside the cave.

• Odysseus doesn't believe in revenge.

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How does Odysseus make Polyphemus helpless before he attacks?

• He eats all of his food without permission.

• He steals his sheep.

• He reminds him of Greek customs.

• He gives him strong wine to get him drunk.

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Why don't the other Cyclopes help Polyphemus after they hear him scream?

• When Polyphemus says "Nohbdy" tricked him, they leave because they think nobody is there.

• They've been warned by the gods to mind their own business.

• It goes against Greek custom to interfere when someone is suffering.

• They don't like Polyphemus because he's a lout.

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How do Odysseus and his crew escape from Polyphemus' cave?

• Athena helps them move the boulder away from the door.

• They hide underneath the sheep.

• They use the spike to wedge open the entrance.

• They wait until Polyphemus is asleep.

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Why is it a bad idea for Odysseus to yell back taunts at Polyphemus in the long-term? Choose the BEST possible answer.

• Polyphemus is strong enough to break a hilltop and throw it.

• Zeus rejects their offering.

• Polyphemus's father is Poseidon, god of the sea.

• Polyphemus heard the future from the prophet Telemus.

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