Trojan War
What city did the Greeks fight against?
Troy
Who did Odysseus and his men fight after leaving Troy?
The Cicones
What special plant did the lotus-eaters eat?
Lotus
What kind of giant was Polyphemus?
Cyclops
Who was the keeper of the winds?
Aeolus
Who was the beautiful woman taken to Troy?
Helen
What was the name of the city Odysseus and his men attacked?
Ismarus
What happened when Odysseus's men ate the lotus?
They forgot about going home.
How many eyes did Polyphemus have?
One
What did Aeolus give Odysseus?
A bag of wind
What giant wooden object did the Greeks build?
Trojan Horse
What did Odysseus tell his men to do after the attack?
To leave quickly
Did the lotus-eaters want to fight or live peacefully?
Live peacefully.
What name did Odysseus tell Polyphemus?
Nobody
What did Odysseus's men think was inside the bag?
Treasure, such as gold and silver
Who came up with the clever wooden horse plan?
Odysseus
What did his men do instead of leaving right away?
Stay to eat, drink, and celebrate
What did Odysseus do to bring his men back to the ships?
How did Odysseus and his men escape from the cave?
Hiding under the sheeps
What happened when the sailors opened the bag?
The wind escape and blew their ships away.
How many years did the Trojan War last?
10 years
What happened when the Cicones returned with more warriors?
They fought back and Odysseus lost some men.
Why was the lotus dangerous even though it tasted good?
Made people forget about their home and want to stay forever.
Who was Polyphemus's father?
Poseidon
Why did Aeolus refuse to help Odysseus a second time?
He believes the gods were against Odysseus.