N5 Odyssey: Conflict 1

Who did Odysseus and his men attack after fighting at Troy?

• The Lotus-Eaters

• The Cicones

• The Sirens

• The Cyclopes

What did Odysseus and his men do to the city of the Cicones?

• They established a peace treaty

• They offered gifts

• They burned and looted the city

• They passed by without incident

How many men did Odysseus lose in the conflict with the Cicones?

• Three men from each ship

• No men were lost

• Twelve men in total

• Six men from each ship

What was the effect of the lotus flower on Odysseus' men?

• It made them relax and forget their journey

• It made them stronger

• It healed their wounds

• It made them invisible

Why did Odysseus' men not want to leave the land of the Lotus-Eaters?

• They were enjoying the effects of the lotus flower

• They wanted to explore more

• They were held captive

• They forgot their mission

How did Odysseus react to his men wanting to stay with the Lotus-Eaters?

• He left them behind

• He joined them in eating the lotus

• He negotiated with the Lotus-Eaters

• He forcefully brought them back to the ship

How long had Odysseus' men been sailing before reaching the land of the Lotus-Eaters?

• 3 days

• 9 days

• 15 days

• 1 month

What did Odysseus do to the city of the Cicones?

• He invited them to join his crew

• He negotiated a trade agreement

• He sailed past without stopping

• He attacked without provocation

What was the outcome of the conflict with the Cicones?

• Odysseus and his crew were victorious

• The Cicones gained the upper hand

• The conflict ended in a truce

• The Cicones surrendered

How did Odysseus' men feel after eating the lotus flower?

• Angry and aggressive

• Sad and homesick

• Energetic and eager to leave

• Relaxed and forgetful