Reading Log Book, 10 Part 1

Who ruled the island of Aeolia?

• Zeus

• Poseidon

• Aeolus

• Hades

The gods made the King Aeolia lord over what?

• The land

• The wind

• The heavens

• The underworld

What gift did King Aeolus give to Odysseus?

What happened to the bag of wind and why did it happen?

• The crew thought is was full of gold and Odysseus was going to keep from them, so they opened it.

• Pirates attacked and thought it was full of gold, so they stole it.

• Odysseus used the bag of wind was used to sail faster to Ithaca.

• The bag of wind was destroyed in a storm.

What does the incident with the bag of wind tell you about the relationship between Odysseus and his crew?

• It shows a strong bond of trust and understanding.

• It reveals a lack of trust and communication.

• It demonstrates the crew's loyalty and obedience.

• It highlights the crew's intelligence and foresight.

After Odysseus’ men wasted the wind, Odysseus asked King Aeolus for more wind. What was the king’s answer and what was his reason?

• King Aeolus agreed and gave more wind because he felt sorry for them.

• King Aeolus refused because he believed the gods were against Odysseus.

• King Aeolus refused because he had no more wind to give.

• King Aeolus agreed but warned them to use it wisely.

Odysseus and his crew landed at which place after they left Aeolia?

• Ithaca

• The Island of the Cyclopes

• The Land of the Laestrygonians

• The Underworld

What does “tying her fast” mean?

• Tying something securely

• Tying something so that it can be quickly released

• Helping someone move quickly from a secured position

• Tying something with a square knot

1.      Look on pages 116 and 117 and choose two quotes that tell how the

Laestrygonians treated Odysseus’ crew.

How many boats survived the attack by the Laestrygonians?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4