Odyssey

Before meeting landed on the Land of the Cyclops, where did Odysseus and his men come from?

• Las Vegas

• Troy

• Ithaca

• Land of the Lotus Eaters

What was the name of the Cyclops that Odysseus met in the cave?

• Poseidon

• Lotus

• Polyphemus

• One-Eye

How did the Cyclops keep the men from escaping his cave?

• He placed a giant bolder in front of the opening

• He sat in front of the doorway

• He got the men drunk so they would pass out

• He ate them all

What kinds of animals did Polyphemus keep?

• Chickens and Goats

• Goats and sheep

• Humans and cows

• Cows and horses

What did Odysseus' men want to do when they discovered the cave full of food?

• They were worried they would get eaten by a giant rat

• They wanted to wait for the owner to come home to share a meal with

• They wanted to run away

• They wanted to steal it all and sail away

What did Odysseus take to give to the owner of the cave as a thank you for his hospitality?

• wine

• fresh fruit

• corn

• cheese

How did Polyphemus respond when Odysseus told them they were there asking for friendship and shelter? (mark all that apply)

• He ate 2 of the men

• He welcomed the sailors to his home

• He gave the sailors extra food for their journey

• He wanted to eat all the men on the ship

What did the Cyclops look like?

• Short, fat beasts

• 2 headed men

• one eyed giants

• like every man but with 1 eye

What caused Polyphemus to lose his eye?

• Odysseus and his men stabbed it out

• When he passed out, he landed on a spear

• When he passed out, his sheep ate it

• He had a fake eye that he took out at night

How many men did Odysseus take with him to the cave?

• 10

• 12

• 8

• 6