The Cyclops Story Quiz

What is foreshadowing?

• A description of light and shade in the setting of the story

• A full explanation of what the reader can expect later in the story

• A hint that previews upcoming events in the story

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  A dark detail meant to scare the reader

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CCSS.RL.4.3

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Which sentence foreshadows that the Cyclops Polyphemus will be a cruel monster?

• "It took us very little time to reach the cave, but we did not find its owner at home: he was tending his fat sheep in the pastures."

• "I wished to see the owner of the cave and had hopes of some friendly gifts from my host."

• "Such craftsmen would have turned the island into a fine colony for the Cyclopes."

• "But when he did appear, my men were not going to find him a very likeable character."

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

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Which character trait and reason BEST describes Odysseus?

• Scared because he hid in the cave when the Cyclops first appeared.

• Clever because he figured out a plan to trick the Cyclops and escape the cave.

• Selfish because he wanted to steal from the cave but his crew told him not to.

• Foolish because he believed that the Cyclops' name was Nobody.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

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Which is the BEST possible theme for The Cyclops story?

• Never underestimate someone.

• Love conquers all.

• Everything happens for a reason.

• Look before you leap.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.5.5

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Why does Odysseus decide that killing the giant "would seal our own fate as well as his"?

• He is sure the giant will wake up before they can kill him.

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  He believes that revenge would make the gods angry with them.

• He doesn’t think he and a few men can hurt such a big giant.

• He knows the men can’t move the stone that seals the entrance.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

What does Odysseus decide to make in order to overcome the Cyclops?

• A mast for a new ship in which to escape

• A torch to threaten the Cyclops with

• A wooden horse for him and his crew to hide in

• A stake to blind the Cyclops with

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.4

What "gift" does the Cyclops present to Odysseus in return for the wine that Odysseus gives to him?

• The chance to be eaten last, after all the rest

• Wine made from the grapes the Cyclopes grow

• The chance to be eaten next and get it over with

• Some of his herd of sheep and goats

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

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Why does Polyphemus groan when Odysseus tells him his real name?

• He has just realized Odysseus fooled him.

• He remembered a prophecy that said a man named Odysseus would blind him.

• He has just realized Odysseus is now out of reach.

• The other Cyclopes will not respect one who was blinded by a human.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

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A student makes the following claim about Odysseus's character:

Odysseus cares deeply about honoring the gods and carrying out his duty to them.

Select the best piece of evidence from the text to support this claim.

• "Now Zeus and all the other gods have paid you out." (44)

• "He is the one who will heal me if he's willing - a thing no other blessed god nor any man on earth could do." (48)

• "Hear me, Poseidon, sustainer of the Earth, god of the sable locks." (50)

• "Him I sacrificed on the beach, burning slices from his thighs as an offering to Zeus of the Black Clouds, son of Cronos, who is lord of us all." (52)

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

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How does Polyphemus' pride "destroy" him?

• He decides to eat members of Odysseus' crew despite them asking for hospitality.

• He touches each of his animals as they are leaving the cave to make sure they are all there.

• He doesn't think Odysseus and his crew are a threat to him so he falls for Odysseus' tricks.

• He makes a deal with Odysseus that he will eat Odysseus last.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

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CCSS.RL.5.5