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The Voyage of Odysseus and the Cyclops

Authored by Crystal Veal

8th Grade

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The Voyage of Odysseus and the Cyclops
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 mins • 10 pts

What was the problem with the Lotus leaf?

It was poisonous.

Anyone who ate one would immediately forget about their home and family and wanted to remain with the lotus eaters forever.

Anyone who ate one would immediately become inconceivably homesick.

The lotus leaf was very healthy, but it was very bitter and difficult to eat.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 mins • 10 pts

How did Odysseus drag his men away from the Lotus-eaters?

By force

He dragged them away and tied them to the benches of the ship.

He initially begged them to come with him.

All of the answers are correct.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 10 pts

Why does Odysseus not kill the giant as he slept?

He wants to avenge the death of his men.

He remembered the huge rock that blocked the entrance to the cave.

He was afraid.

He was paralyzed with indecision.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 10 pts

What “gift” does Polyphemus offer Odysseus for telling him his name?

The taste of wine

He promised Odysseus that he would be the last of his party to be devoured.

He promised to not devour Odysseus.

None of the answers are correct.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 10 pts

Why do you think Odysseus tells Polyphemus his real name at the end?

He was full of pride and wanted the Cyclops to know who had really tricked him.

He actually never gave his real name to Polyphemus.

He wanted to anger Polyphemus even more.

He did not want to lie to Polyphemus.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 10 pts

How do Odysseus and his men get out of the cave after Polyphemus has been blinded?

They wait until he is sleeping.

After they tie three rams together, they hide under the belly of the middle ram.

They don't escape.

They wait until he has finished the bowl of wine that Odysseus has given them.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 10 pts

What is the name of the Cyclops?

Dawn

Polyphemus

Zeus

No-Man

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