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Odyssey Quiz #2 (Cyclops)

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 23mins

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Class
Date
1.

The best word to describe the Cyclops is...

a)

uncivilized

b)

humorous

c)

welcoming

d)

sneaky

2.

Odysseus decides not to kill the Cyclops while he's sleeping because...

a)

Cyclops is the only one who can move the doorway rock.

b)

Odysseus wants to become friends with this unique creature.

c)

Odysseus feels guilty about killing people after the war.

d)

Cyclops provided Odysseus food and shelter in the cave.

3.

When Cyclops asks Odysseus what his name is, what does Odysseus say?

a)

Somebody

b)

Nohbdy

c)

Poseidon

d)

Polyphemus

4.

Odysseus and his men stab Cyclops in the ___ while he is ______.

a)

eye, asleep

b)

eye, eating

c)

ear, asleep

d)

ear, eating

5.

How do Odysseus and his men escape the cave without being caught by the Cyclops?

a)

run out of the cave while he's blinded

b)

distract him with music and noises

c)

pretend to be other Cyclopes

d)

hide under the rams and sheep

6.

Who is the Cyclops' father?

a)

Zeus

b)

Odysseus

c)

Poseidon

d)

Hades

7.

When Odysseus and his men are leaving Cyclops' island, what does Odysseus do?

a)

Prays to Zeus

b)

Taunts the Cyclops

c)

Gives thanks to Athena

d)

Laughs at Poseidon

8.

What information does Odysseus reveal to Cyclops as he sails away?

a)

His wife and son's names

b)

His deepest, darkest secret

c)

His hopes and fears

d)

His real name and hometown

9.

When Polyphemus prays to his father, he prays that Odysseus...

a)

never gets home

b)

never loves again

c)

never has victory in war

d)

never gets rich

10.

What are the two best words to describe Odysseus in the "Cyclops" story?

a)

honest and loyal

b)

intelligent and arrogant

c)

depressed and hungry

d)

kind and quiet