1.Wanderings of Odysseus Prologue/"The Sacker of Cities"

Odysseus is the king of which country?

• Greece
• Troy
• Sparta
• Ithaca

They call him, "Odysseus, the _____."

• Cunning
• Handsome
• Generous
• Resourceful

How many ships were in Odysseus' fleet?

• 1000
• 1
• 20
• 12

What happened to the men that ate the fruit of the lotus flower?

• They grew very tall.
• They were able to see the future
• They threw up.
• They forgot everything.

Why did Odysseus' men attack the Thracians?

• They wanted all of their gold.
• They love to fight.
• They were desperate for food.
• They were enemies during the war.

Why did Apollo's priest on Thrace give Odysseus gifts?

• Odysseus was in desperate need of help.
• Apollo told him to.
• They were old buddies from high school.
• Odysseus protected the priest and his family.

Why did the Thracians' attack Odysseus' men?

• They wanted their ships.
• They love to fight.
• They were desperate for food.
• Odysseus' men attacked them first.

How many of Odysseus' men were left dead on the shores of Thrace?

• Less than 10
• More than 100
• Around 50
• More than 70

Where did Odysseus send three of his men on their second stop?

• He sent them to find out if there were any rich people on the island.
• He sent them to find out if there was anything they could steal on the island.
• He sent them to find a freshwater source.
• He sent them to befriend the people of the island.

How did the men who ate the fruit of the lotus flower react when Odysseus made them get back on the ship.

• They challenged him to a sword fight.
• They cried and cried.
• They begged him to let them stay.
• They didn't fight back.