Polyphemus and Odysseus

What is Odysseus' final destination in the Odyssey? (Where does Odysseus want to go?)

• Olympus, where the gods live

• The land of the Cyclopes

• Troy

• Ithaca

Which of the following best describes Polyphemus' attitude toward Zeus?

• Unconcerned

• Fearful

• Devoted

• Excited

Which of the following helped Odysseus to defeat Polyphemus?

• Calling on the god Poseidon

• Offering Polyphemus' prize ram as a sacrifice to Zeus

• Telling Polyphemus that his name is Nohbdy

• Leaving men behind when he goes to Polyphemus's cave

Who is the narrator (the person who tells the story) in book 9?

• Zeus

• Polyphemus

• Odysseus

• Poseidon

Why does Odysseus reveal his true identity to Polyphemus?

• His men urge him to reveal his name.

• He thinks it will make Polyphemus less angry.

• He is overcome by anger.

• He thinks Zeus is listening.

By informing Polyphemus of his true name and the fact that he and his men have escaped, Odysseus...

• shortens Odysseus' journey home.

• impresses his men.

• pleases his men.

• endangers his men.

In book nine, Odysseus' greatest weakness as a leader of men has to do with...

• not wanting to stand out among his men.

• being unwilling to risk lives.

• having a negative outlook on life.

• being hot-headed.