Odyssey Part One

Odysseus shows the cleverness of an epic hero when he

• decides to leave Calypso's island

• saves his men from the Lotus Eaters

• ties his men to the rams

• yells at the Cyclops from his ship

What does Calypso indicate will happen if Odysseus stays on her island?

• His wife will join him there.

• Calypso will turn him into a pig.

• Calypso will give him great riches.

• Odysseus will become immortal.

The epic simile in lines 195-201 on page 1216 helps you understand that the Cyclops

• moves with precision

• will savagely eat men

• prays to the gods for food

• can feel sympathy for others

How does Odysseus prevent himself from being lured by the Siren's song?

• He has his men tie him to the mast.

• He puts beeswax in his ears.

• He shouts to block their song.

• He asks Circe for a potion.

Who wrote the Odyssey?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Homer

• Leonardo Da Vinci

• Jean-Claude Van Damme

Who banished Odysseus from his own home?

• King of the Seas

• Poseidon

• Posedin

• Water

In the excerpt from the Odyssey, Part 1, what quality for which Odysseus is famous is most clearly illustrated when he tells the Cyclops that his name is Nobody?

• He is clever

• He is courageous

• He is trained for battle

• He is an effective leader

What are some characteristics of Odysseus as a character in Part 1 of The Odyssey?

• Lazy, unskilled, incompetent

• Brave, fearless, strong

• Honest, trustworthy, loyal

• Clever, resourceful, cunning

Summarize the plot of Part 1 of The Odyssey.

• In Part 1 of The Odyssey, Odysseus becomes a king and rules over a prosperous kingdom.

• Part 1 of The Odyssey is about Odysseus' adventures in space.

• The plot of Part 1 of The Odyssey revolves around Odysseus' journey home from the Trojan War and the challenges he faces along the way.

• The plot of Part 1 of The Odyssey focuses on a love story between Odysseus and a mermaid.

What role do the gods play in shaping the events of Part 1?

• The gods have no impact on the events of Part 1

• The gods influence characters' decisions, manipulate circumstances, and determine outcomes.

• The gods are only mentioned in passing and have no relevance

• The gods are portrayed as powerless beings in Part 1