WorksheetsOdyssey Ch. 6 & 7
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
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Class
Date
1.
After leaving the Underworld, why did they go back to Circe’s island?
a)
To get more resources.
b)
To get directions home.
c)
To give Elpenor the proper burial.
d)
To give Circe the advice Tiresias told them.
2.
What is the definition of "maelstrom"?
a)
permanently fastened
b)
a little island
c)
a strong violent whirlpool dangerous to ships
d)
resin from trees
3.
What does Circe warn will happen if they men hear the Sirens' song?
a)
They will turn into gods which is forbidden.
b)
They will become immortal but never return home.
c)
They will become a Siren and learn to sing songs.
d)
They will fall in love with Sirens and eventually die.
4.
All the men besides Odysseus put ____________ in their ears to block out the sounds of the Sirens.
a)
ear plugs
b)
corks
c)
little white moly flowers
d)
beeswax
5.
When Odysseus sees the Sirens, what does he see?
a)
Three beautiful women singing .
b)
Three ugly vultures squawking.
c)
Three goddesses blessing him.
d)
Three gods cursing him.
6.
When the men see the Sirens, what do they see?
a)
Three vultures squawking.
b)
Three goddesses blessing them.
c)
Three beautiful women singing.
d)
Three gods cursing them.
7.
In Chapter 6, what makes Odysseus proud?
a)
That his men made it safely past the Sirens by not listening to them.
b)
That his men made it safely through the Underworld by being respectful.
c)
That his men made it safely home from war by working hard.
d)
That his men made it safely past the clashing rocks by rowing really hard.
8.
How many men does Scylla eat?
a)
6
b)
All of them except Odysseus.
c)
5
d)
1
9.
Why didn't Odysseus tell the men what was coming after the clashing rocks?
a)
He wanted them to die, so he could get all their money.
b)
He didn't know what was coming after the clashing rocks.
c)
He didn't think they would go through with it if they knew.
d)
He wanted them to die as a sacrifice to Poseidon.
10.
What is the definition of "mutiny"?
a)
refusal to obey authority
b)
the love one has for others
c)
a huge storm
d)
a type of red flower
11.
What did Tiresias tell Odysseus about the Island of the Sun?
a)
It's a pretty nice place! Have fun there!
b)
Don't eat the cows there.
c)
It's really hot, so wear sunscreen.
d)
Eat all the cows you want!
12.
Why are the men mad at Odysseus?
a)
He ate all the cows on the Island of the Sun.
b)
He doesn't want them to stay on the Island of the Sun.
c)
They found out that Odysseus wants them all to die.
d)
They want to go home, but Odysseus wants to stay on the Island of the Sun.
13.
Why do they decide to stay on the Island of the Sun for a week?
a)
To avoid the clashing rocks, Charybdis, and Scylla.
b)
So they can explore the island a little bit.
c)
Because Tiresias told them to.
d)
To appease Athena.
14.
What happens when Odysseus falls asleep?
a)
The men eat a cow.
b)
The men meet the God of the Sun.
c)
Poseidon kills all the men.
d)
Athena saves them all.
15.
Where was the mournful mooing coming from?
a)
Odysseus
b)
Poseidon
c)
The dead cow
d)
Scylla
16.
How many men die when the gods and the monsters attack them?
a)
All of them, including Odysseus
b)
All except Eurylochus and Odysseus.
c)
All of them except Odysseus.
d)
None of them.
17.
How does Odysseus survive the attack?
a)
Poseidon shows mercy.
b)
The Sun God saves him.
c)
Polyphemus has a change of heart.
d)
Athena saves him.
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