The Voyage of Odysseus and the Cyclops

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

What is the name of the Cyclops?

• Dawn

• Polyphemus

• Zeus

• No-Man

While Odysseus’ men want to steal the Cyclops’ cheeses and animals and depart immediately, Odysseus wishes to see what “the cave man … had to offer.” Considering Odysseus’ character, what might he be hoping the Cyclops will offer?

• An exciting challenge

• A faster ship

• A safe place to sleep

• A good meal

Which trait does Odysseus demonstrate by lying about his name to the Cyclops?

• ruthlessness

• loyalty

• creativity

• stubbornness

What is the meaning of Polyphemus’ words in the following lines? ’Let him lose all companions, and return under strange sail to bitter days at home.’

• Let Odysseus return home without his companions.

• Odysseus will sail home under a strange sail.

• Let Odysseus return home, alone and troubled.

• All of the following.