Odysseus
What was the name of the island where the story took place?
Ithaca!
Who is Odysseus?
He is a warier!
How long was Odysseus away from home?
Was Odysseus married, if so what was her name?
Yes, her name is Penelope!
What was Odysseus child name?
Telemachus!
How did Odysseus escape the Cyclops?
By holding on to the bellies of the sheep.
What happen to the Cyclops eye?
He was stabbed in the eye with a spear.
How did Odysseus curse the Gods?
He said that he did not need Gods to beat thebattle of Troy.
Which God was must upset with Odysseus?
Poseidon.
Who killed and ate the cattle from Helios?
Odysseus men
How do Calypso and Circe keep Odysseus from reaching home?
They enchant him.
What are Odysseus feelings when he is with Calypso and Circe?
He longed to be home.
What happens to theme who eat the Lotus?
They forgot about home and didn't want to leave.
Why does Odysseus travel to Hades?
When Odysseus approaches Circe to ask for help returning home, she tells him that he must first travel to Hades to speak with the ghost of the blind prophet Tiresias.
How did Odysseus overcome the sirens?
He had his men tie him up so he wouldn't be tempted.
Why does Odysseus kill the suitors?
Because he wants revenge on the suitors.
Why does Calypso allow Odysseus to leave her island?
Calypso allows Odysseus to leave her island because she understands that, despite Odysseus sleeping with her, his heart longs for his wife and home.
Why does Odysseus sleep with Circe?
When Odysseus fails to transform into a pig after drinking Circe’s potion, Circe realizes he must be the famed “man of twists and turns” and invites him into her bed.
Why were the suitors so dangerous?
Once one got marry to Penelope, they'd kill her and Telemachus and overthrow the kingdom.
Why did Odysseus boat get distroyed?
Because Odysseus's men killing ad eating Helios cattle.
How many of Odysseus men were eaten by Polyphemus?
6
What creatures made Odysseus lose remainder of his men?
Scylla and Charybdis
Why was Odysseus is disguise?
To sneak into Ithaca unnoticed and unharmed by the suitors.
What was Penelope's test?
She ordered a servant to move her and Odysseus marriage bed.
Why did Penelope have to test Odysseus?
His appearance was overall heightened because of beauty spell put o him by Athena.