Lotus Eaters

What happened to anyone who ate the lotus? 

• They got magical powers. 

• They passed away. 

• They learned multiple languages. 

• They never returned home. 

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What type of literary device does this story represent?

• Allusion

• Flashback

• Narrative 

• Extended Metaphor 

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What were the people called that lived upon the flower? 

• The dandelions

• The Lotus-Eaters 

• The Sunflowers 

• The Roses 

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What danger do the Lotus-Eaters pose to Odysseus’ men in the excerpt from the Odyssey, Part 1?

• The Lotus-Eaters offer the men the Lotus plant, which causes them to lose interest in returning home.

• The Lotus-Eaters are dishonest and try to mislead the crew about the route home.

• Familiarity with the Lotus-Eaters is dangerous because they are cannibals.

• The Lotus-Eaters deliberately cause the winds to subside.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What was the effect of the Lotus plant?

• The men sang and danced.

• The men became hungry.

• The men forgot their homeland.

• The men ran for the ship.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

The get the men away from the Lotus Eaters, Odysseus had to____ and ____.

• fight the Lotus Eaters

• carry them to the ship

• sing the Lotus Eaters to sleep

• tie the men to their rowing benches

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Summarize the section titled "The Lotus Eaters" in one sentence.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Type in the two epithets used to describe Odysseus in lines 1-5. Explain what these descriptive phrases tell you about Odysseus.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the primary effect of the Lotus plant on those who consume it?

• It makes them fall asleep immediately.

• It causes them to forget their desire to return home.

• It gives them extraordinary strength.

• It makes them feel hungry all the time.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

In the context of 'The Odyssey,' who are the Lotus-Eaters?

• A group of fierce warriors.

• A peaceful people who consume the Lotus plant.

• A tribe of skilled navigators.

• A band of cunning thieves.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9