Book 1
Son of Odysseus
Telemachus
Who is the God of the Sea
Poseidon
The crew uses this substance, softened by the heat of the sun, to plug their ears.
beeswax
he central message or underlying meaning of a story.
Theme
Who is Faisals favorite artist?
Ken Carson
This goddess intervenes by appealing to Zeus to help Odysseus find his way home to Ithaca.
Athena
the specific name of the Cyclops, the son of Poseidon, who battles Odysseus.
Polyphemus
These creatures, part woman and part bird, "bewitch men coasting by" with their songs.
Sirens
What is one characteristic of an epic?
long (often a poem), involves a character going on a journey, often includes heroic deeds, and may involve gods or supernatural forces.
Who was the HS A.P in the beginning of the school year?
Ms. Virgil or Ms. Gardener
What is Odysseus's wife name
Penelope
To trick the giant, Odysseus tells him that this is his name.
Nohbdy (Nobody)
Unlike his crew, Odysseus is not allowed to plug his ears; instead, he is tied to this part of the ship.
the mast
What is one characteristic of an epic hero?
Bravery, someone who faces a challenge, represents the value of a culture, etc..
When is our next school day off?
How many Suitors were trying to get with Odysseus's wife?
108 (100 or 100+ is also an acceptable answer)
Odysseus uses this "pure and fiery" beverage, a gift from Maron, to make the Cyclops drunk.
brandy / wine
Which two details suggest Odysseus has a taste for unnecessary danger?
He chooses to hear the Sirens rather than put wax in his ears and he yells at the Cyclops after he and his men have escaped.
"But not by will nor valor could he save them'' - The Latin root valorem means “strength.” Based on this information, what is the meaning of the word valor
Bravery
Who are two students who have the same initials?
Victor Paz (V.P) and Victor Pena (V.P)
Odysseus’ shipmates met their doom because they were "children and fools" who killed and feasted on these animals.
cattle of Lord Helios (the Sun)?
This prophet originally foretold that Polyphemus would lose his eye at the hands of Odysseus.
Telemus
The Sirens lure sailors by promising them _____ and _____
'wisdom' and 'knowledge of the future.' (and/or women)
What are the main topics of Books 1, 9, and 12 of The Odyssey?
Book 1 focuses on Odysseus’ family, Book 9 on the Cyclops, and Book 12 on the Sirens.
What is the essential question of Unit 6?
What drives us to take on a challenge?