Odysseus and the Cyclops: A Journey Through The Odyssey

Odysseus and his men land on the Cyclops Island, where they encounter Polyphemus, a giant Cyclops. Odysseus devises a cunning plan to escape by blinding Polyphemus. As they flee, Odysseus taunts the Cyclops, which leads to Poseidon's wrath, causing Odysseus to face further challenges on his journey home.

What did Odysseus and his men find inside the cave?

• A treasure chest

• A herd of sheep and fresh cheese

• A group of friendly villagers

• A sleeping dragon

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What was the name of the Cyclops that Odysseus encountered?

• Zeus

• Hades

• Polyphemus

• Poseidon

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Why did Odysseus decide not to kill the Cyclops while he was sleeping?

• He felt pity for the Cyclops

• He wanted to negotiate with the Cyclops

• He was afraid of the Cyclops' brothers

• He knew they couldn't move the stone blocking the exit

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What did Odysseus offer Polyphemus to drink?

• Juice

• Milk

• Wine

• Water

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What name did Odysseus give to Polyphemus?

• King of Ithaca

• Nobody

• Laertes

• Odysseus

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How did Odysseus and his men escape from the cave?

• They bribed the Cyclops

• They clung to the bellies of the sheep

• They climbed out through a hole in the roof

• They dug a tunnel

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What did Odysseus shout at Polyphemus after escaping?

• A curse

• A warning to other Cyclops

• His real name and identity

• A prayer to Zeus

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What did Polyphemus throw at Odysseus' ship?

• A spear

• A tree

• A wave

• A boulder

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Who did Polyphemus ask to punish Odysseus?

• Apollo

• Poseidon

• Hades

• Zeus

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What was the consequence of Odysseus taunting Polyphemus?

• He gained a new ally

• He received a treasure

• He was cursed by Poseidon

• He lost his ship

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