Odysseus and the Bag of Winds

Odysseus and his crew arrive at the island of Aiolia, where they are welcomed by King Aeolus. The king gives Odysseus a bag containing the winds to aid their journey home. However, the winds are accidentally released, causing a storm that drives them back to Aiolia. Rejected by Aeolus, they sail on and encounter the cannibalistic Laestrygonians, losing all but one ship in the escape.

What did the lookout first notice about Aiolia?

• A dark shadow

• A dazzle on the horizon

• A loud noise

• A strange smell

How did the people of Aiolia live?

• In wooden houses

• In tents

• In caves

• In a floating brass city

What did the king of Aiolia offer Odysseus?

• A golden sword

• A bag of winds

• A map to Ithaca

• A magical shield

What was Odysseus instructed to do with the bag of winds?

• Throw it into the sea

• Share it with his crew

• Keep it closed except for the westerly breeze

• Open it immediately

What did Odysseus tell his crew about the bag?

• It contained treasure

• It was cursed

• It was empty

• It was a gift for the gods

What caused the winds to be released from the bag?

• Odysseus opened it

• A crew member untied it

• It was struck by lightning

• It fell overboard

How did the king of Aiolia react when Odysseus returned?

• He rejected them

• He gave them more gifts

• He imprisoned them

• He welcomed them back

What did the Laestrygonians do to Odysseus' crew?

• Helped them repair their ships

• Guided them to Ithaca

• Gave them food and shelter

• Attacked and ate them