The Odyssey

What is the purpose of the Sirens' songs?

• To lure sailors to their deaths.

• To warn sailors of dangerous waters.

• To entertain sailors during their journey.

• To guide sailors to their destination.

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How does Odysseus protect himself and his crew from the Sirens' songs?

• He plugs his crew's ears with wax and has himself tied to the mast.

• He wears a magical amulet that blocks out the sound of the Sirens' songs.

• He uses a powerful spell to counteract the effects of the Sirens' songs.

• He distracts his crew with a different melody to prevent them from hearing the Sirens' songs.

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What happens to those who succumb to the Sirens' songs?

• They are lured to their deaths on the rocky shores.

• They are transformed into sea creatures.

• They become enslaved by the Sirens.

• They lose their ability to hear any other sound.

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What does Odysseus ask his crew to do when they approach the Sirens?

• To row faster and ignore the Sirens' songs.

• To cover their ears with their hands and close their eyes.

• To jump into the sea and swim away from the Sirens.

• To sing along with the Sirens' songs.

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What is the purpose of Odysseus' encounter with the Sirens in The Odyssey?

• To test Odysseus' leadership and self-control.

• To showcase the power of the Sirens' songs.

• To introduce a romantic subplot in the story.

• To provide comic relief in the midst of the epic journey.

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What lesson can be learned from Odysseus' encounter with the Sirens?

• The importance of resisting temptation and staying focused on one's goals.

• The danger of trusting strangers and venturing into unknown territories.

• The power of music and its ability to manipulate emotions.

• The inevitability of fate and the inability to change one's destiny.

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The Odyssey tells the story of Odyssey's long journey home after the Trojan War and what happens to him and his men on the way home.
They are trying to get home to... 

• Troy 
• Ithaca
• VGV
• Italy 

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Penelope staying true to her husband and not marrying
any of the suitors
symbolizes the value(s) of...

• loyalty and true love.
• her patience. 
• how clueless she is.
• honesty.

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On the Island of the Cyclops, Odysseus goes by what name to trick the Cyclops?
What causes him to tell him his real name as he leaves the island? 

• 1. Nobody
  2. Odysseus' pride 
• 1. King of Ithaca
  2. A Dare
• 1. The Odd Guy 
  2. Odysseus' humility
• 1. Nothing
  2. He doesn't. 

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The woman who turns Odysseus's men into animals is

• Calypso

• Circe

• Penelope

• Athena

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