Characters
This character turns men into birds or four-legged creatures.
Circe
Why are Ulysses' boats unsuitable for sailing in the open water?
They had sails that were useless against headwinds, and smaller hulls not big enough for adequate food storage.
Who are Ciconians?
They were villagers
Which god lives on the island of the lotus eaters?
Morpheus
Why does Ulysses go ashore on the island of the Cyclops
They were hungry
This character is blinded by nobody.
Polyphemus
Who did the gods give the gold apple to?
Paris
They attacked them and stole their food and possessions
What does the lotus flower make people do?
Fall asleep
How does Polyphemus lure Ulysses' men into the cave?
He is roasting goats in the cave
This character is god of wind and Poseidon's son
Aeolus
Why was "Ulysses' problem made worse by victory?" (8)
His men wanted to take treasure instead of food with them on the boat.
What did Ulysses do to get away from the Ciconians?
He shot their horses.
What does Ulysses dream about?
He dreams about monsters he will come in contact with (cyclops and scylla)
How does Ulysses hurt Polyphemus?
He stabs him in the eye
These creatures have birdlike bodies and magical singing voices
Sirens
Why did Eris, the Lady of Discord, get upset?
She was not invited to a wedding.
What attracted the naiads?
Treasures and jewels that Ulysses' men threw overboard.
What does the lotus flower taste like?
sweet honey
How does Ulysses and his men escape the cave?
They hang on to the underbellies of the goats when the goats are released from the cave.
This character is one of Ulysses' crew members who thinks it is wiser to anger the gods than to starve.
Eurylochus
What plan does Ulysses devise that leads the Greek's victory over Troy?
He built the Trojan Horse
Why was Poseidon angry with Ulysses after Ulysses escaped the Ciconians?
He thought Ulysses was trying to steal the naiads away from Poseidon
What does Ulysses carry to his ship even though he is tired?
His men
What name does Ulysses first give the cyclops when asked inside the cave?
Nobody