Main Idea/Theme
According to the paragraph below, how does Cyclops seem?
‘The Cyclops answered me from his cruel heart. “Of all his company I will eat Nobody
last and the rest before him. That shall be your gift.” (p.34)
a. Dangerous
b. Kind
c. Shy
d. Mysterious
a. Dangerous
Which trait BEST describes Odysseus?
A. Weak
B. Clever
C. Careless
D. Fearful
B. Clever
What is the effect of Odysseus revealing his name to the Cyclops?
A. He becomes more powerful
B. The Cyclops helps him
C. The Cyclops calls on Poseidon for revenge
D. Nothing happens
C. The Cyclops calls on Poseidon for revenge
What is a central theme in The Cyclops?
A. Strength is more important than intelligence
B. Clever thinking can help overcome challenges
C. Rules should always be broken
D. Friends are not important
B. Clever thinking can help overcome challenges
Which action BEST shows that Odysseus is smart?
A. He gives up during challenges
B. He tricks the Cyclops to escape
C. He hides from danger
D. He asks others to solve problems
B. He tricks the Cyclops to escape
Part 1: Why does Odysseus get into trouble after escaping the Cyclops?
A. He forgets his crew
B. He shows too much pride
C. He gets lost
D. He trusts the gods
Part 2: Which detail BEST supports your answer?
A. He quietly sails away
B. He tells the Cyclops his real name
C. He hides from danger
D. He follows instructions
Part 1: B. He shows too much pride
Part 2: B. He tells the Cyclops his real name
Based on paragraph 39, why is Odysseus proud of himself?
A. He drugged Cyclops with wine
B. He brought Cyclops a gift
C. Odysseus stabbed out Cyclops' eye
D. He gave Cyclops a false name, "Nobody."
D. He gave Cyclops a false name, "Nobody."
What does the word "fool" mean in the context of this story?
A. Odysseus is easy to trick
B. Odysseus makes mistakes that cost him his life
C. Cyclops is easy to trick
D. Cyclops makes mistakes that cost him his life
C. Cyclops is easy to trick
Which theme is BEST supported by Odysseus’s journey?
A. Pride always leads to success
B. Intelligence and patience are more important than physical strength
C. Gods never interfere with humans
D. Traveling is easy
B. Intelligence and patience are more important than physical strength
According to the quote below, how does Cyclops seem?
“Give me more, please, and tell me your name, here and now—I would like to make you a gift that will please you"(p.31).
A. Mean
B. Rude
C. Creative
D. Kind
D. Kind
Part 1: Why did Polyphemus (Cyclops) not receive help from the other Cyclopes after Odysseus and his men stabbed out his eye?
A. The other Cyclopes didn't think anyone was hurting him.
B. The other Cyclopes don't like Polyphemus (Cyclops).
C. Odysseus gave Polyphemus (Cyclops) a false name.
D. Polyphemus (Cyclops) fell asleep from the wine.
What piece of evidence best supports your answer to Part 1?
A. ‘“What on earth is wrong with you, Polyphemus? Why must you disturb the peaceful night" (p.36).
B. “O my friends, it’s Nobody’s treachery, not violence, that is doing me to death”(p.38).
C. ‘He had hardly spoken before he toppled over and fell face upwards on the floor' (p. 35).
D. "My name is Nobody. That is what I am called by my mother and father and by all my friends” (p.33).
Part 1: A. The other Cyclopes didn't think anyone was hurting him.
Part 2: B. “O my friends, it’s Nobody’s treachery, not violence, that is doing me to death”(p.38).
What does the word “cunning” most likely mean when describing Odysseus?
A. Strong
B. Brave
C. Clever and tricky
D. Angry
C. Clever and tricky