Reading Log Book 12, Part 1

Why did Odysseus and his men go Aeaea after the Land of the Dead?

(For an extra point, answer in a complete sentence with correct spelling and punctuation.)

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What does this indirect characterization say about Odysseus’ loyalty to his crew?

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How does Odysseus’ loyalty to his crew compare to his loyalty to his wife?

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Odysseus’ destination after leaving Aeaea was:

• Ithaca

• The Underworld

• Troy

• Ogygia

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After leaving the Land of the Dead, Odysseus and his crew faced his last four dangers. What were they?

• The Sirens, Scylla, Charybdis, and the Cattle of the Sun God

• The Cyclops, the Lotus Eaters, the Sirens, and the Laestrygonians

• The Sirens, the Lotus Eaters, the Cyclops, and the Cattle of the Sun God

• The Laestrygonians, Scylla, Charybdis, and the Cyclops

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Find a quote that tells why the Island of the Sirens was dangerous.

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What two things did Odysseus and his crew do to survive the Island of the Sirens?

• They used earplugs and tied Odysseus to the mast.

• They sang louder than the Sirens and sailed quickly.

• They avoided the island completely and sailed around it.

• They bribed the Sirens with gold and gifts.

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Scylla was a creature from Greek mythology. What was Scylla?

• A sea monster

• A goddess

• A warrior

• A nymph

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Odysseus told his crew about all the dangers they faced going home except for Scylla. Why didn’t he tell them about Scylla?

• He forgot about Scylla.

• He wanted to surprise them.

• He thought they would panic.

• He didn't consider Scylla a threat.

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Who did Odysseus think could protect his men from Scylla?

• Zeus

• Athena

• Poseidon

• Odysseus

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