Gods & Fate
Why was Odysseus having such a difficult time at sea?
25 men and a ship.
Which word best describes Odysseus in his handling of the Cyclops?
Sly.
Why did Odysseus’ men open the bag given to him by Aeolus?
They believed it contained treasure.
What type of figurative language is used in “I think thou art like the young palm-tree”?
Simile.
What does Odysseus gain from the Phaeacians?
Clothing, jewelry, and a ship.
Why do Odysseus’ men have to protect him from the Sirens’ song?
Anyone who hears it will never return home.
How was Odysseus sly with the Cyclops?
He told him his name was "Noman".
Why does Circe return Odysseus’ companions to their human form?
She wants him to trust her and stay.
Why does Odysseus compare Nausicaa to a palm tree?
To flatter her and gain help.
Which monster traps Odysseus and his men in a cave?
The cyclops.
What was the greatest consequence of opening Aeolus’ bag?
Ithaka was in sight, but they were blown back.
What is Odysseus thinking about while standing by the shore with tears in his eyes?
His family he left behind.
Why did Odysseus’ men eat the cattle of the Sun God?
They believed starvation was worse than drowning.
Which figure of speech directly compares two unlike things without using “like” or “as”?
Metaphor.
What do Odysseus’ men ignore before eating the Sun God’s cattle?
Circe's warning.
Where does Odysseus go after leaving Calypso’s island?
The land of the Phaeacians.
Why does the author include the conflict between Odysseus and Euryalus?
To show his strength and self-control.
How did Odysseus escape the cyclops cave?
Climbing on the sheep after blinding him.
What phrase explains choosing the smaller loss to avoid a greater disaster?
The lesser of two evils.
Which land causes men to forget their desire to return home?
Lotus Eaters.
Who is Achilles' Mom?
Thetis.
Which obstacle happened first in Odysseus’ journey home?
The Cyclops Polyphemus.
Where was Odysseus trapped before finally being allowed to leave?
Calypso's island.
What figurative language repeats consonant sounds at the beginning of words?
Alliteration.
The magical windkeeper.
Aeolus.