The Cyclops

How many men did Odysseus begin his journey to Cyclops with?

• 5

• 8

• 12

• 10

Answer explanation

Line 40- I took my TWELVE best fighters

An epic is.....

• A long Journey

• True

• A long poem

• Usually Dangerous

"My ship? Poseidon Lord, who sets the earth a tremble, broke it up on the rocks at your land's end."

• True

• False

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What kind of tree did Odysseus and his men find in Cyclops cave?

Answer explanation

An Olive Tree

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Athena, the Greek Goddess, provides Odysseus with what?

• Strength

• Wisdom

• Supernatural Powers

• Strong Wine

Where did Odysseus and his men hide?

• Behind the Rock Bolder

• Outside Cyclop's cave

• Cyclop's Sheep

• Behind the wagons

Answer explanation

Line 287- "...then slung a man under each middle one to ride there safely, shielded left and right. So three sheep could convey each man"

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What did Odysseus give Cyclops

• An offering

• Wine

• One of his men

• A promise

After Odysseus and his men return to their boat, what made Odysseus appear "Cocky"?

• He bragged about killing Cyclops

• He stole Cyclop's Sheep

• He got Cyclops drunk

• He taunted Cyclops

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What is Odysseus's Nick Name?

• Trojan Hero

• Nohbody

• Caveman

• Polyphemus

Who is Cyclops father?

• Poseidon

• Zeus

• Ithaca

• Telemus