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- 1. Multiple Choice
Before Odysseus landed on the island of the Cyclopes, he and his crew landed on the island of the
Gods
Calypso
Lotus Eaters
Titans
- 2. Multiple Choice
According to Odysseus, how did the Cyclopes live?
Carefully and lawfully
How they wish, without heed of others
Violently and aggressively
Peacefully
- 3. Multiple Choice
How would Odysseus best describe the Cyclops when he first sees him
Large and unkempt
Huge and evil
Short and strong
Tall and angry
- 4. Multiple Choice
Where did the Cyclops live?
In a large hut
On the beach
In a forest
In a cave
- 5. Multiple Choice
The Cyclops apparently does what for a job?
Bear Hunter
Goat farmer
Soldier
Cheese Monger (maker)
- 6. Multiple Choice
What was the door to the Cyclops home
A very heavy stone
A spiked gate
A draw bridge
There was no door
- 7. Multiple Choice
In lines 167-169, Odysseus says to the Cyclops, "We would entreat you, great Sir, have a care for the gods' courtesy; Zeus will avenge the unoffending guest." What does he mean?
Odysseus asks or begs for the Cyclops's food and clothes and warns him that Apollo punishes anyone who mistreats a harmless guest.
Odysseus states that they are going to attack the Cyclops and that Zeus will take their side in the fight.
Odysseus says that Zeus is the ruler of the gods and that the Cyclops should do exactly what they say or risk punishment.
Odysseus asks or begs for the Cyclops's hospitality and warns him that Zeus punishes anyone who mistreats a harmless guest.
- 8. Multiple Choice
How did the Cyclops react after hearing Odysseus's explanation for why he and his men were there?
He gave Odysseus three of his best goats.
He immediately ate two of his men then laid down and went to sleep.
He got drunk and went to sleep.
He ran out of the cave, leaving Odysseus and his men trapped inside.
- 9. Multiple Choice
Why didn't Odysseus and his men just leave the cave after the Cyclops went to sleep?
The cave was filled with water
The stone at the entrance was too heavy for them to move
He wanted to kill the Cyclops at dawn
Odysseus and his men were too afraid of the Cyclops
- 10. Multiple Choice
What did Odysseus do to give his men a chance to attack the Cyclops?
Stabbed him in the back so he turned away from them
Lulled the Cyclops to sleep by singing to him
Asked Zeus for help
Got the Cyclops drunk
- 11. Multiple Choice
What did Odysseus tell the Cyclops his name was?
Odysseus
Polyphemus
Nohbdy
He didn't tell him his name
- 12. Multiple Choice
How did Odysseus and his men escape the cave?
Hanging beneath the Cyclops' rams
Sneaking out when the Cyclops opened the cave
They were helped by the other Cyclopes that showed up
The rest of Odysseus' men came and defeated the blinded Cyclops
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