Odysseus and the Cyclopes

Odysseus spends years on the Mediterranean, held captive by Calypso. After persuading her to let him go, he faces numerous challenges, including encounters with the Lotus Eaters and the Cyclops Polyphemus. Using his wit, Odysseus manages to escape these dangers, continuing his journey home.

How does Odysseus finally manage to leave Calypso's island?

• He builds a raft with Calypso's help.

• He steals a ship from the Phaeacians.

• He swims across the sea.

• He is rescued by Zeus.

What happens to Odysseus and his crew after they raid the Cicones?

• They are driven away by the Cicones' army.

• They are welcomed and given gifts.

• They are captured and imprisoned.

• They settle in the land of the Cicones.

What effect does the lotus plant have on Odysseus' men?

• It causes them to forget their home.

• It makes them fall asleep.

• It makes them stronger.

• It heals their wounds.

What is the main characteristic of the Cyclopes as described by Odysseus?

• They are friendly and hospitable.

• They are skilled farmers.

• They live in organized communities.

• They are lawless and savage.

How does Odysseus plan to escape from Polyphemus' cave?

• By waiting for Polyphemus to fall asleep and then sneaking out.

• By blinding Polyphemus and hiding under the sheep.

• By bribing Polyphemus with gold.

• By using a secret tunnel.

What does Odysseus tell Polyphemus his name is?

• Nobody

• Laertes

• Telemachus

• Odysseus

What does Polyphemus do after being blinded by Odysseus?

• He offers Odysseus a gift.

• He surrenders and lets Odysseus go.

• He calls for help from other Cyclopes.

• He falls asleep again.

What curse does Polyphemus place on Odysseus as he escapes?

• That Odysseus will never reach home.

• That Odysseus will lose all his wealth.

• That Odysseus will be turned into a Cyclops.

• That Odysseus will forget his identity.

What does Odysseus do with the sheep after escaping from Polyphemus?

• He takes them aboard his ship.

• He leaves them behind.

• He sacrifices them to Zeus.

• He gives them to the Phaeacians.

What is the reaction of Odysseus' crew when he taunts Polyphemus after escaping?

• They cheer him on.

• They beg him to stop.

• They join in the taunting.

• They ignore him.