The Odyssey Book 9

In The Odyssey, what is the name of the Cyclops encountered by Odysseus and his men?

• Zeus

• Hercules

• Polyphemus

• Cyclops

What did the Lotus Eaters offer to Odysseus and his men?

• grapes

• honey

• lotus fruit

• olive oil

In The Odyssey, who did Odysseus encounter in the Land of the Dead?

• Achilles

• Zeus

• Hector

• Tiresias

What were the two dangerous sea monsters that Odysseus had to navigate between?

• Siren and Hydra

• Scylla and Charybdis

• Cyclops and Medusa

• Kraken and Leviathan

In The Odyssey, what did Odysseus and his men encounter on the island of Thrinacia?

• a group of friendly villagers

• a treasure chest filled with gold

• cattle of the sun god Helios

• a magical fountain that grants eternal youth

What was the name of the Cyclops in The Odyssey who was blinded by Odysseus?

• Odysseusus

• Cyclopsus

• Polyphemus

• Blindus

What did the Lotus Eaters eat that caused those who consumed it to forget their desire to return home?

• oranges

• lotus flowers

• apples

• bananas

Who did Odysseus meet in the Land of the Dead and seek advice from?

• Zeus

• Tiresias

• Athena

• Hermes

Which sea monster in The Odyssey had six heads and twelve legs?

• Charybdis

• Scylla

• Polyphemus

• Cyclops

What was the punishment for Odysseus and his men after they killed the cattle of the Sun God?

• Exile from their homeland

• Loss of all their possessions

• Death of his men and a difficult journey home

• Eternal imprisonment in the underworld