Odysseus and the Island Adventure

What did Odysseus think about his men as he climbed the rocky hillside?

• Odysseus thought his men were brave and loyal.

• Odysseus thought his men were foolish and reckless.

• Odysseus thought his men were tired and hungry.

• Odysseus thought his men were strong and determined.

What gift did the god of the wind, Aeolus, give Odysseus?

• magical sword

• bag of winds

• golden fleece

• pair of winged sandals

What did Polites carry when he returned?

• sword

• shield

• message

• gift

What did Odysseus sarcastically say about the island?

• The island is a paradise.

• The island is a barren wasteland.

• The island is full of treasures.

• The island is a dangerous place.

Eurylochus warns the others about what?

• The dangers of the Sirens

• The wrath of Zeus

• The enchantment of Circe

• The Scylla and Charybdis

What animal sound is heard in the passage?

• Roar of a lion

• Growl of a wolf

• Purring of a cat

• Bark of a dog

What transformation do the men undergo in the passage?

• They are turned into pigs.

• They become invisible.

• They gain super strength.

• They are transformed into birds.

The reaction of the men when they realize they are being transformed is:

• fearful and panicked

• calm and accepting

• angry and resistant

• joyful and excited

What transformation did Circe perform on the men?

• She turned them into pigs.

• She turned them into dogs.

• She turned them into birds.

• She turned them into fish.

Odysseus bows down before Hermes because:

• Hermes is a god and Odysseus shows respect.

• Odysseus is afraid of Hermes.

• Hermes has granted Odysseus a wish.

• Odysseus wants to trick Hermes.