N5: Odyssey - Leadership 1

From where did Odysseus and his men land to take treasure, food, and women?

• The land of the Lotus-Eaters

• The island of Ismarus

• The shores of Ithaca

• The city of Troy

What did Odysseus want his crew to do after sacking the city of the Cicones?

• Search for more cities to sack

• Leave immediately

• Stay and enjoy the beach

• Build a monument

What was the consequence of Odysseus allowing his men to stay on the beach?

• They were welcomed by the locals

• They were attacked by the Cicones

• They found more treasure

• They made peace with the Cicones

How many of Odysseus' men did he send to investigate the land of the Lotus-Eaters?

• Five

• Four

• Three

• Two

What effect did the juice from the Lotus flower have on Odysseus' men?

• It healed their wounds

• It made them want to stay

• It made them sleepy

• It made them stronger

What did Odysseus do to the men who ate the Lotus flower?

• He joined them in eating the flower

• He left them behind

• He punished them

• He dragged them back to the ships

Why did Odysseus and his crew land on the island of Ismarus?

• To explore the island

• To escape from Troy

• To find a new home

• To gather supplies for their journey

What was Odysseus' mistake when dealing with the Lotus-Eaters?

• He did not warn his men of the dangers

• He did not try the Lotus flower himself

• He ate the Lotus flower

• He sent too many men to investigate

What was the result of the Cicones' counterattack?

• Many of Odysseus' men were killed

• Odysseus' ships were upgraded

• Odysseus' men won easily

• The Cicones offered peace

What does Odysseus' decision to drag his men back to the ship from the Lotus-Eaters show?

• His cruelty

• His desire for adventure

• His sense of duty

• His fear of the Lotus-Eaters