Why did Odysseus approach the Cyclops alone first?
To see if he would offer any gifts.
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How many men died by Scylla's hand?
Six men died by Scylla's hand.
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What is the test that Penelope gives to her suitors?
Whomever can string Odysseus' bow first, she will marry.
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Name two people who help Odysseus in the battle
Eurymachus and Telemachus
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Name two other episodes in the poem
The Lotus Eaters, Land of the Dead, Penelope's Test, The Ending, etc.
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What was the first step in Odysseus' escape plan?
Make Polyphemus drunk.
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Why did Odysseus' choose the path he took?
It seemed less dangerous and would kill less men.
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To whom does Odysseus' reveal his identity before the battle?
Telemachus, only.
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What was the immediate reaction of other suitors to Antinous' death?
They were enraged, yet did not think it was Odysseus.
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Which object of nature is personified most in The Odyssey?
Dawn
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What was Odysseus' mistake when leaving the island?
He gloats and shouts his name.
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Why did Odysseus choose not to tell his men where they were headed?
To keep their spirits up, and not doubt him as a leader.
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With what does Odysseus attack Antinous?
A chair.
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What arguments does Eurymachus use to persuade Odysseus to take pity on the other suitors?
He says:
• Antinous was their leader
• They will gift him and replace what they have taken
• Their actions were only because of Antinous.
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What was the name of the prequel to The Odyssey and what was it about?
The Illiad; The Trojan War
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Describe Odysseus' plan in detail.
He wanted Polyphemus to be drunk so that he would promise to eat Odysseus last. Then he would escape the cave after blinding the cyclops. To get out of sight from other monsters, he would hide in the sheep.
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Name a leadership qualities Odysseus displayed in this episode and explain.
Odysseus showed good decision making when he chose not to tell his crew where they were headed. (Answers may vary)
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Which set of laws entitle Odysseus to his violent actions?
The laws of hospitality
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What is the difference between punishment for crime in Odysseus' time, and modern day?
In Odysseus' time, anyone could punish anyone for a crime. However, today, if a crime is committed, higher power must punish the criminal. (Answers may vary)
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Name 10 characters in The Odyssey with the exclusion of major Greek gods.
Odysseus, Telemachus, Antinous, Eurymachus, Penelope, Calypso, Circe, Scylla, Charybdis. Polyphemus, The Sirens, Elenor, etc.