Cyclops

What is NOT a problem from the story?

• Odysseus decides not to give his real name.

• Odysseus and his men are hungry and need food.

• The cyclops traps the men in his cave and plans to eat them.

How does the author contrast Cyclopes with the heroes they encounter?

• By highlighting Cyclopes' intelligence over the heroes’ strength

• By emphasizing Cyclopes' brute strength versus the heroes’ cleverness

• By comparing Cyclopes' advanced culture to that of humans

• By showcasing Cyclopes' moral superiority to the heroes

What is the central idea of the section 'The Cyclops: Giants of Legendary Proportions'?

• Cyclopes were terrifying and purely evil creatures.

• Cyclopes were strong but had individual personalities and symbolic significance.

• Cyclopes were solely responsible for shaping Greek myths.

• Cyclopes were the most intelligent beings in Greek mythology.

How does the section 'Famous Cyclops Stories' contribute to the text?

• It provides historical context for the origin of Cyclopes.

• It illustrates Cyclopes' complexity through a well-known mythological example.

• It compares Cyclopes to other mythological monsters.

• It discusses the legacy of Cyclopes in modern culture.

Why does the author include a list of 'Other Mythological Monsters'?

• To argue that Cyclopes are the most influential monsters

• To provide a broader context for understanding Greek mythology

• To entertain readers with a variety of stories

• To compare Cyclopes to modern creatures

What is the author’s tone when describing the Cyclops myths?

• Critical and dismissive

• Neutral and informative

• Admiring and nostalgic

• Humorous and sarcastic

Cyclops lived in -

• Apartments

• Castles

• Huts

• Caves

What is NOT a problem from the story?

• Odysseus decides not to give his real name.

• Odysseus and his men are hungry and need food.

• The cyclops traps the men in his cave and plans to eat them.

How does the author contrast Cyclopes with the heroes they encounter?

• By highlighting Cyclopes' intelligence over the heroes’ strength

• By emphasizing Cyclopes' brute strength versus the heroes’ cleverness

• By comparing Cyclopes' advanced culture to that of humans

• By showcasing Cyclopes' moral superiority to the heroes

What is the central idea of the section 'The Cyclops: Giants of Legendary Proportions'?

• Cyclopes were terrifying and purely evil creatures.

• Cyclopes were strong but had individual personalities and symbolic significance.

• Cyclopes were solely responsible for shaping Greek myths.

• Cyclopes were the most intelligent beings in Greek mythology.