The Cyclops and Odysseus

Where does the story take place?

• on the sea

• on a mountain, in a cave

• in Troy

Why do Odysseus and his men enter the cave?

• They enter the cave because they want to sleep.

• They enter the cave because they are friends with the cyclops.

• They enter the cave because they are hungry and they want food.

What is Odysseus "brilliant idea" to escape from the cave?

• Odysseus tells the sailors to ride the back of the sheep.

• Odysseus ties the sailors to the belly of the giant sheep.

• Odysseus unrolls the rock from the entrance of the cave.

What does the cyclops do as Odysseus and the sailors are the leaving the island?

• The cyclops throws a big rock at the boat.

• The cyclops waves goodbye to the men.

• The cyclops swims to the boat.

Complete the sentence with the right option.

Odysseus is the conqueror of _______.

• Rome

• Greece

• Troy

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.

What is NOT a solution to the problems in the story?

• Odysseus blinds the cyclops.

• Odysseus continues his exciting adventures for many years.

• Odysseus and his men escape with the cyclops's sheep.

What is the main setting of 'The Cyclops and Odysseus'?

• A) On a deserted island

• B) In a cave on a mountain

• C) In the city of Troy

• D) On a ship at sea

Why do Odysseus and his men enter the Cyclops' cave?

• A) To find shelter from a storm

• B) To steal the Cyclops' treasure

• C) To seek food and provisions

• D) To make friends with the Cyclops

What clever tactic does Odysseus use to escape from the Cyclops' cave?

• A) He hides under the Cyclops' bed

• B) He ties his men to the sheep's bellies

• C) He digs a tunnel out of the cave

• D) He uses a magic spell