Odysseus and the Gods' Interactions

Why was Poseidon angry with Odysseus?

• Odysseus stole his trident.

• Odysseus sailed through his kingdom without permission.

• Poseidon was not at the meeting where the gods decided Odysseus could go home.

• Odysseus killed one of his sea creatures.

What did the sea goddess Leucothea give Odysseus to help him reach dry land?

• A small boat.

• A magical cloak.

• A special handkerchief.

• A map to the nearest island.

What did Odysseus use to cover himself when he first met Nausicaa and her friends?

• A large leaf.

• A piece of his broken ship.

• A branch with leaves.

• A blanket he found.

What made Odysseus cry during the banquet with King Alcinous?

• He was sad about leaving Nausicaa.

• The food was not good.

• The poet sang about the Trojan War.

• He missed his old ship.