Odyssey Part 1

What danger do the Lotus eaters pose to Odysseus and his men?

• It causes them to lose interest in going home

• They are dishonest people and try to give them wrong directions home

• They are cannibals

• They cause the winds to die and Odysseus can't continue sailing

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Odysseus tells the Cyclops that his name is " Nobody". This shows that he is:

• Courageous

• Clever

• Trained for war

• A good leader

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Why did Odysseus blind the Cyclops instead of killing him?

• They lacked the strength to actually kill him

• He has compassion for the giant and doesn't want him to die

• They need the Cyclops to move the stone that blocks the entrance

• He doesn't want Poseidon to be angry

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In which episode does Odysseus lose all of his men?

• The Sirens

• The Cyclops

• The Lotus Eaters

• The Cattle of the Sun God

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At the end of the Cyclops episode, what does the Cyclops do that affects the rest of the story?

• He destroys the ship

• He tells Odysseus to go to Hades

• He begs his father to avenge him

• He tells Odysseus that he will hunt him down and kill him

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Which of the following statements is most likely true about a FUGITIVE?

• They are in jail

• They have run away to avoid being arrested

• They have committed a small crime

• They have been found innocent

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Which sort of situation would someone most likely to want to avenge?

• kindness to a stranger

• feelings of self hatred

• remorse for an accident

• violence against a family member

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In which activity would you most likely apply tactics?

• Dancing

• Playing Chess

• Playing a guitar by yourself

• knitting a scarf

Which of the following is most true about Odysseus?

• He is a peacemaker

• He is modest

• He is not sincere

• He is very cunning

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Odysseus is disgusted by the way the Cyclops live. Which of the following does his disgust show?

• That he loves his own religion

• He admires people who are tall and strong

• He appreciates law, order and farming

• He appreciates living an extravagant life

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