The Odyssey

What is Odysseus' hometown?

• Sparta
• Ithaca
• Ismarus
• Thrinacia

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In the cave of the Cyclops, what did Odysseus first tell the Cyclops his name was?

• Menelaus

• NoBody

• Laertes

• He disguised himself as a beggar

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The Cyclops is the son of...

• Zeus
• Hermes
• Apollo
• Poseidon

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Odysseus _______, which resulted in the Cyclops placing a curse on Odysseus.

• revealed his true name
• stole his favorite ram
• ate his cattle
• said he hated the gods

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What invaluable gift does Aeolus give Odysseus?

• A bag of winds
• A map
• A sword
• A ram to sacrifice

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Who or what destroys 11 of Odysseus' ships and kills the vast majority of his men?

• Scylla
• Circe
• Laestrygonians
• Helios

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Circe turns Odysseus' men into...

• goats
• pigs
• monkeys
• bunnies

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Who helps Odysseus avoid the sorcery of Circe?

• Hermes
• Eumaeus
• Athena
• Eurylochus

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How long (according to the book) do Odysseus and his men stay with Circe and her maids?

• 1 year
• 5 years
• 7 years
• 3 years

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Odysseus is sent from Circe's island to the Land of the Dead to speak with Tiresias who is a _______

• Odysseus' childhood friend

• deceased dog

• fallen solidier

• blind prophet

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