The Cyclops prays to his father, asking him to curse Odysseus's journey home: "Hear me, Poseidon … If truly I am your son, and you acknowledge yourself as my father, grant that Odysseus, who styles himself Sacker of Cities and son of Laertes, may never reach his home in Ithaca. But if he is destined to reach his native land, to come once more to his own house and see his friends again, let him come late, in evil plight, with all his comrades dead, in someone else's ship, and find troubles in his household." Infer: Polyphemus is praying for which misfortunes to happen to Odysseus? (Check all that apply!)

For Odysseus to never return home or only after many years

For Odysseus to lose all of his men and ships

To return home only to find more troubles

For Odysseus to die a slow and painful death

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30 sec • 1 pt

Odysseus is the _____ of an epic hero.

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1 min • 1 pt

Odysseus's greatest flaw is his _____, or excessive pride.

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1 min • 1 pt

The importance of loyalty and family, and the dangers of excessive pride are both common _____ in the Odyssey.

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1 min • 1 pt

Wise, The Great, and Embattled are all _____ used to describe Odysseus.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Odysseus's father is King Laertes of Ithaca.
This is an example of what Epic Hero quality?

Born into power

Capable of greatness

Supernatural friends and foes

Local hero

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Odysseus is known for his superior wit, strength and leadership.
This is an example of what Epic Hero quality?

Born into power

Capable of greatness

Local Hero

Humility gained or earned

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Odysseus is already known as a hero of the Trojan War before the Odyssey begins.
This is an example of what Epic Hero quality?

Born into power

Capable of greatness

A great fighter/warrior

Travel

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The Odyssey Study Quiz

Odysseus is the _____ of an epic hero.

Odysseus's greatest flaw is his _____, or excessive pride.

The importance of loyalty and family, and the dangers of excessive pride are both common _____ in the Odyssey.

Wise, The Great, and Embattled are all _____ used to describe Odysseus.

Odysseus's father is King Laertes of Ithaca.
This is an example of what Epic Hero quality?

Odysseus is known for his superior wit, strength and leadership.
This is an example of what Epic Hero quality?

Odysseus is already known as a hero of the Trojan War before the Odyssey begins.
This is an example of what Epic Hero quality?

Odysseus is famous and well-known throughout Greece and his home of Ithaca.
This is an example of what Epic Hero quality?

Odysseus makes many mistakes due to his overconfidence and pride. He eventually learns to be more humble.
This is an example of what Epic Hero quality?

Odysseus spends 20 years away from home, and visits many places.
This is an example of what Epic Hero quality?

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The Odyssey Study Quiz

Odysseus is the _____ of an epic hero.

Odysseus's greatest flaw is his _____, or excessive pride.

The importance of loyalty and family, and the dangers of excessive pride are both common _____ in the Odyssey.

Wise, The Great, and Embattled are all _____ used to describe Odysseus.

Odysseus's father is King Laertes of Ithaca. This is an example of what Epic Hero quality?

Odysseus is known for his superior wit, strength and leadership.This is an example of what Epic Hero quality?

Odysseus is already known as a hero of the Trojan War before the Odyssey begins.This is an example of what Epic Hero quality?

Odysseus is famous and well-known throughout Greece and his home of Ithaca.This is an example of what Epic Hero quality?

Odysseus makes many mistakes due to his overconfidence and pride. He eventually learns to be more humble.This is an example of what Epic Hero quality?

Odysseus spends 20 years away from home, and visits many places. This is an example of what Epic Hero quality?

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Odysseus's father is King Laertes of Ithaca.
This is an example of what Epic Hero quality?

Odysseus is known for his superior wit, strength and leadership.
This is an example of what Epic Hero quality?

Odysseus is already known as a hero of the Trojan War before the Odyssey begins.
This is an example of what Epic Hero quality?

Odysseus is famous and well-known throughout Greece and his home of Ithaca.
This is an example of what Epic Hero quality?

Odysseus makes many mistakes due to his overconfidence and pride. He eventually learns to be more humble.
This is an example of what Epic Hero quality?

Odysseus spends 20 years away from home, and visits many places.
This is an example of what Epic Hero quality?