Lotus Eaters

Why does Odysseus send 3 men to explore the land of the Lotus Eaters?

• Odysseus wants to know who lives there

• The men are searching for parts for their boat

• The men want to explore the island

• Odysseus knows a man who lives on the island.

In the beginning of "The Lotus Eaters" why is Odysseus unable to reach home?

• The current and a wind threw him off course

• There was a giant storm

• His boat sank

• His boat hit an iceberg.

How does Odysseus show leadership and take control while on the land of the Lotus-Eaters?

• Odysseus leaves his men on the land of the Lotus-Eaters because they didn't want to leave

• Odysseus does waits for his men and does nothing

• Odysseus prays for Zeus's help

• Odyssus finds his men and brings them back to the ships and ties them down so that they can sail once again

What did Odysseus instruct three of his men to do once they landed on the island of the Lotus?

• To investigate the land and learn about the people who live there

• To guard the ships while Odysseus goes and investigates the land

• To grab all of the lotus they could get their hands on

• To back away and start sailing to Ithaca

Odysseus' crew ate their flowers which made them forget their home

• Lotus-Eaters

• Poseidon

• Charybdis

• Aeolus

• The Sirens

What is the main effect of the lotus plant on Odysseus' men in 'The Odyssey'?

• It makes them fall asleep

• It causes them to forget their desire to return home

• It gives them superhuman strength

• It makes them sick

In 'The Odyssey', how does Odysseus prevent his men from eating the lotus?

• He ties them to the ship

• He warns them about the dangers

• He offers them a better meal

• He leaves them on the island

What literary device is used in the description of the Lotus Eaters in 'The Odyssey'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Alliteration

Which of the following best describes the Lotus Eaters in 'The Odyssey'?

• Aggressive and hostile

• Friendly but dangerous

• Mysterious and silent

• Helpful and kind

What theme is highlighted by the encounter with the Lotus Eaters in 'The Odyssey'?

• The importance of homecoming

• The power of temptation

• The value of friendship

• The danger of pride