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Odysseus and the Cyclops

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What trick does Odysseus use so that Polyphemus won't get help from all the other Cyclopes on the island?
a)
Odysseus tells Polyphemus his name is "Nohbody" so the Cyclops yells that nobody is hurting him
b)
Odysseus tells Polyphemus that the other Cyclopes have heeded Poseidon's warning
c)
Odysseus prefers not to use trickery because it seems dishonest
d)
Odysseus tricks Polyphemus into giving up his sheep and cheese
2.
How do Odysseus and his men finally escape the Cyclops' cave?
a)
Odysseus attaches his men to the underbelly of the sheep to escape when Polyphemus lets the sheep out of the cave
b)
Odysseus convinces Polyphemus to move the boulder away from the door for him
c)
They dig their way out under a pile of dung
d)
They are rescued by the other Cyclopes who hate Polyphemus
3.
How does Odysseus show his fatal flaw (Hubris) as he is escaping the Cyclops's island?
a)
He encourages his crew to keep rowing even after Polyphemus throws a boulder at the ship
b)
He makes the crew turn around because he forgot his wallet in the cave
c)
He reveals his real name to the Cyclops because he wanted Polyphemus to know exactly who blinded him
d)
He makes his crew tie him to the mast of the ship so he wouldn't be tempted to kill Polyphemus
4.

What is a long narrative poem called?

a)

Epic

b)

Novella

c)

Hero's Journey

d)

Plot

5.

This type of character is a larger-than-life person who embodies a culture's values.

a)

Epic Hero

b)

Protagonist

c)

Antagonist

d)

Archetype

6.

This is the name for a very long comparison using "like" or "as."

a)

Epic

b)

Metaphor

c)

Analogy

d)

Epic Simile

7.

This is the term for Odysseus' overconfidence or excessive pride.

a)

Epic

b)

Epithet

c)

Hubris

d)

Epic Simile

8.
Why don't the other Cyclopes come to his rescue?
a)
Odysseus is too great.
b)
They don't like Polyphemus.
c)
The Cyclopes can only see well, not hear.
d)
"Nohbdy's tricked me!"
9.
What foolish thing does Odysseus do as they escape?
a)
Tells Cyclops his real name
b)
Tells Cyclops where he lives
c)
Tells Cyclops his father's name
d)
All of these are correct.
10.
Who is the Cyclops' father?
a)
Zeus
b)
Hermes
c)
Apollo
d)
Poseidon
11.

This type of character is a larger-than-life person who embodies a culture's values.

a)

Epic Hero

b)

Protagonist

c)

Antagonist

d)

Archetype

12.

This is another word for a character's many nicknames, like "master mariner" and "son of Laertes."

a)

Epic Simile

b)

Epithet

c)

Exposition

d)

Ellipsis

13.

This is the term for Odysseus' overconfidence or excessive pride.

a)

Epic

b)

Epithet

c)

Hubris

d)

Epic Simile

14.
Who is Laertes' son?
a)
Polyphemus
b)
Odysseus
c)
Poseidon
d)
Circe
15.
The lotus flower:
a)
Makes the men forget home
b)
Causes the men to fall asleep for months
c)
Kills the three men who consume it
d)
Causes the men to fall in love with Calypso
16.
"...the Dawn with fingertips of rose..." is:
a)
an epic simile
b)
personification
c)
an epithet
d)
an allusion
17.
If Odysseus and his men had killed Cyclops in the cave:
a)
A curse would have befallen them.
b)
They would have been stuck there, and starved to death.
c)
Zeus would have intervened and gotten them home.
d)
He could have fallen on them, crushing them all.
18.
How is the Cyclops defeated?
a)
A hot stake into his eye after drinking the liquor
b)
A sword punctures his liver
c)
The men sneak out at night while he sleeps
d)
None of these
19.
What foolish thing does Odysseus do as they escape?
a)
Tells Cyclops his real name
b)
Tells Cyclops where he lives
c)
Tells Cyclops his father's name
d)
All of these are correct.
20.

As we ran toward our ships, I cried back to Polyphemus telling him who I really was. “Polyphemus, hear me!” I shouted from my ship. “Let it be known that it was Odysseus, king of Ithaca, who hurt and blinded you!” My pride swelled up within me, and I became even more boastful, despite my men’s pleas to remain silent. “I am Odysseus, and I can do anything!”


Which words BEST DESCRIBE the attitude of Odysseus as he escapes the island on his ship?

a)

boastful and arrogant

b)

Humiliated

c)

calm and reflective

d)

Ashamed

21.

Based on what happens in this story, which of the following THEMES DO APPLY OR RELATE to the chapter about the Cyclops?

a)

determination

b)

teamwork

c)

humiliation

d)

buffoonery

e)

leadership

22.

What is the MAIN PURPOSE of the Cyclops story?

a)

So you can read about humans being eaten alive

b)

To show how Odysseus can resolve problems using his mind

c)

To emphasize the theme of revenge

d)

so you can read about a blind cyclops

23.

In regards to the characterization of Odysseus, what does the way Odysseus deals with the Cyclops strongly suggest about the character of Odysseus?

a)

Odysseus is careless and acts without first thinking.

b)

Odysseus is able to use his mind to get out of tough situations.

c)

Odysseus believes that brute force achieves the best results.

d)

Odysseus is a buffoon who muddles his way into foolish situations

24.

“My lord, please remain silent,” one of my men said. The monster may be blind, be he is not deaf. He will hear where we are.”


Which words BEST DESCRIBE the TONE of Odysseus’ crew?

a)

Ashamed with embarrassment

b)

proud and boastful

c)

Nervous and disapproving

d)

wishful and dreaming

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