Odyssey Part 1

Why is Poseidon upset with Odysseus?

• for stealing (plundering)
• for not obeying the gods
• for not winning the war
• for blinding his son

Who is the Cyclops that Odysseus encounters?

• Cyclopes

• Cyclopicus

• Cyclopus

• Polyphemus

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

• Apples

• Lotus

• Oranges

• Pears

How does Odysseus escape from the Cyclops?

• By offering the Cyclops a bribe

• By convincing the Cyclops to let him go

• By blinding the Cyclops and hiding under the sheep

• By overpowering the Cyclops with his strength

What happens to Odysseus' men who eat the Lotus?

• They become immortal.

• They gain superhuman strength.

• They become sick and die.

• They lose all desire to return home and forget about their families and responsibilities.

How long does it take Odysseus to make it home after the Trojan war?

• 15 years

• 10 years

• 7 years

• 20 years

What did Odysseus say his name was when Cyclops asked Odysseus his name?

• Telemachus

• Nohbody

• Zeus

• Odysseus

How did Odysseus and his men harm/hurt Cyclops?

• They made him feel sleepy and woke up with a headache.

• They stabbed his one and only eye.

• They made Cyclops starve by eating all his food.

• They started a fire in his home.

How did Odysseus and his men escape Cyclops?

• They found a small hole to escape Cyclops' home.

• They waited until Cyclops rolled the big stone over.

• They blinded Cyclops and hung underneath his sheep.

• They waited until Cyclops' friends and family help Odysseus and his men escape.

What is the city name of Odysseus' home?

• Greece

• Athens

• Circe

• Ithaca