Reading Log Book 12, Part 1

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

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

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

Odysseus’ destination after leaving Aeaea was:

• Ithaca

• The Underworld

• Troy

• Ogygia

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

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

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.

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

• A sea monster

• A goddess

• A warrior

• A nymph

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.

Who did Odysseus think could protect his men from Scylla?

• Zeus

• Athena

• Poseidon

• Odysseus