WorksheetsThe Odyssey: Chapter 2
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 11mins
What is the one-eyed son of Poseidon's name?
Cyclops
sideclops
Polyphemus
Polyfemurs
Draw Polyphemus as best as you can.

In this chapter, how many men are eaten by Polyphemus?
200
2
50
550
Which god is angry with Odysseus?
Zeus
Hades
Poseidon
Hephaestus
Which vocabulary word matches the following definition: a tall ancient Greek or Roman jar with two handles and a narrow neck.
Pompous
Rheum
Amphora
Cavern
Which vocabulary word matches the following definition: vast, dark depths.
Indignant
Pompous
Rheumy
Cavernous
Which vocabulary word matches the following definition: watery, especially considering the eyes
Rheumy
Indignant
Pompously
Roused
Which vocabulary word matches the following definition: irritatingly grand, solemn, or self-important.
Futile
Roused
Indignant
Pompously
Which vocabulary word matches the following definition:
feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.
Lapsed
Futile
Roused
Indignant
Which vocabulary word matches the following definition:
bring out of sleep; awaken.
Roused
Lapsed
Clamored
Futile
Which vocabulary word matches the following definition:
incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.
Agape
Futile
Clamored
Lapsed
Which vocabulary word matches the following definition:
no longer valid; expired.
Amphora
Lapsed
Clamored
Agape
Which vocabulary word matches the following definition:
shout loudly and insistently.
Clamored
Amphora
Cavernous
Agape
Which vocabulary word matches the following definition:
wide open, especially with surprise or wonder.
Amphora
Cavernous
Agape
Rheumy
What does Odysseus say his name is?
Nick Jonas
Nunya Business
No-Body Atall
Ulysses
Why does Odysseus bring only 50 men onto the island?
They were his best men.
The others were jealous angry.
He didn't want to endanger all of his men.
What ways is Odysseus a hero in this chapter?
He tricks the cyclops with his words
He leads his men to seriously damage Polyphemus
He directs his men to hid under the sheep to get away
All of these are heroic
