WorksheetsClash of the Gods - Episode 6: Odysseus: Curse of the Sea (2)
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
All of the sailors, including Odysseus, want to stay with the Lotus Eaters.
True
False
Odysseus is known for thinking before he acts.
True
False
Odysseus stays in the cyclopes cave initially because he believes he is owed a gift from the owner of the cave.
True
False
Odysseus and his men keep having to learn the lesson that they shouldn't be sidetracked by self-indulgences.
True
False
After being attacked by cannibals, Odysseus has lost all of his ships, except 1.
True
False
What name does Odysseus give the cyclops?
Nobody
Odysseus
Poseidon
He doesn't give the cyclops a name
How many men are eaten by the cyclopes?
2
4
6
8
Why doesn't Odysseus just kill the cyclopes when they first encounter it?
The cyclopes locks them into cages.
They are not strong enough to harm the cyclopes.
They keep hoping that the cyclopes will let them free.
They are trapped in the cave and can't roll the stone back themselves.
The following are all things in real life that could have inspired Homer to create the cyclopes, except
cyclopia
a volcano
elephant skull fossils
dinosaur bones
Why was it a bad idea for Odysseus to tell the cyclopes his real name?
The cyclopes can now leave the island in search of Odysseus.
Poseidon is now able to curse Odysseus.
It wasn't a bad idea - Odysseus now gets honor and pride.
The cyclopes is able to hear where Odysseus is and kills two more men.
Queen Penelope is in danger back home because
Odysseus' enemies are trying to kill her.
She has taken another lover and has committed treason.
She has many suitors who want to force her into marriage.
Her son has been murdered.
