Odyssey quiz books 9 - 12

What is "hubris"?

• excessive pride, arrogance

• extreme bravery

• cowardice

• god-like strength

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In books 9-12, who is someone who did NOT demonstrate "xenia" to Odysseus and his men?

• Polyphemus

• Calypso

• Aeolus

• Lotus Eaters

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The ancient Greek concept of hospitality, where all guests and strangers are treated with respect.

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What happened when they visited the land of the Cicones? (select all that apply)

• Disobedience and hubris cost them many lives

• many men were killed by the Cicones

• Odysseus's men pillaged the village without good reason

• Zeus punished the men for their actions

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What does Odysseus decide to do in the land of the Lotus Eaters?

• He eats the lotus fruit and stays for one year

• He does not eat the fruit and makes his men leave immediately

• He kills all the Lotus Eaters for poisoning them

• He steals Lotus Fruit and does not tell his men

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Why does Odysseus visit the island of the Cyclopes?

• He is curious

• He is forced to

• He is hungry

• He wants to kill them

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How does Odysseus escape Polyphemus the Cyclops? (select all that apply)

• He stabs his eye, blinding him

• He sings until Polyphemus falls asleep

• He says his name is "Poseidon"

• He and his men ride giant birds out of the cave

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How does Odysseus display his hubris after escaping Polyphemus?

• He shouts his real name and where he lives

• He blows up Polyphemus's cave

• He prays to Poseidon to curse Cyclops island

• He stays with the Cyclops for one year

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What adventure shows that Odysseus and his men do not always trust each other?

• Aeolus and the bag of stormy winds

• Circe turning the men into pigs

• Land of the Dead

• Calypso's Island

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How does Odysseus avoid Circe's witchcraft?

• Hermes gives him a magic herb to protect him

• He kills her before she can cast her spell

• He tricks her into turning herself into a pig

• He prays for Zeus to kill her

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