N5: Odyssey - Leadership 3

Who greeted Odysseus and his men warmly upon their arrival at the island of Aeolia?

• Poseidon

• Circe

• Zeus

• Aeolus and his children

What did Aeolus give to Odysseus?

• A sword

• A map to Ithaca

• A bag of winds

• A golden fleece

Why did Aeolus give Odysseus the bag of winds?

• To trap him on the island

• To ensure a safe journey back to Ithaca

• To help him win a battle

• To show his hospitality

What was Odysseus' mistake regarding the bag of winds?

• He lost it

• He opened it too soon

• He did not inform his crew about its purpose

• He sold it

What happened when the crew opened the bag of winds?

• They found treasure

• A storm took them back to Aeolia

• Nothing happened

• They reached Ithaca safely

Why did Aeolus refuse to help Odysseus a second time?

• Because Odysseus had lost his trust

• Because he no longer had any winds to give

• Because Odysseus was rude to him

• The text does not specify

What could Odysseus have done to avoid the situation with the bag of winds?

• Asked Aeolus for a different gift

• Sailed faster

• Kept the bag hidden

• Been honest with his crew

Which of the following is mentioned as a bad choice made by Odysseus?

• Eating the cattle of the sun god

• Fighting with his crew

• Ignoring the gods

• Lack of sleep