The Odyssey

What information does Melelaus give telemachas about his father? 

• Alive, but stranded on Calypso's island

• Trapped in a cave

• He's started a new life, and is never planning on coming home

• He's a prisoner in Egypt

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What happens to the people who eat Lotus flowers? 

• Become super angry at people

• Become druggies and stop caring about anything else.

• Turn into animals

• Turn blue. (Like Vishnu!)

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Why is it important that Odysseus tells the Cyclops his name is "nobody?" How does that help his plan to escape? 

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In Roman Catholic teachings, the 7 deadly sins are pride, greed, lust, envy, gluttony, wrath, and sloth. What hurt Odysseus and his crew?

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Did you predict that they would eat the cow? Why or why not? 

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What's waiting for Odysseus back home?

• A wife who remarried.

• A house full of hopeful (and evil) suitors.

• A prison sentence

• A new owner. (His wife sold his home and moved out) 

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Why did he kill all the suitors?

• They were in love with his wife.

• They had plotted against him (And his son).

• They hadn't paid rent the whole time they were staying at his place.  

• They had insulted him.

  "You can't string that bow!" (Them)

  "Oh, yeah?" (Odysseus)

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What traits did the hero possess? (Choose all that apply)

• Smart

• Strong

• Loyal

• Obedient to the gods

• Patient

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