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Who?
What kind of leader does that?
I hate analyzing.
Odysseus?
Wait, What?
100
What Greek god or goddess agrees to disguise Odysseus in Ithaca, only if he kills all the suitors?
Athena
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How does Odysseus stop his men from hearing the song of the sirens?
He has them plug their ears.
100
Why doesn't Odysseus kill the cyclops after he stabs him in the eye?
Odysseus knows he and his men will be stuck in the cave if the cyclops dies.
100
How does Odysseus show his hubris during The Cyclops chapter?
He tells Polyphemus his name and taunts him after he and his men escaped the island.
100
Who saves Scout and Jem from Mr. Ewell?
Arthur "Boo" Radley
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What is the name of the suitor that Odysseus said has "more looks than heart" ?
Antinous
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What is the one time that Odysseus' men disobey his orders?
When they eat Helios' cattle OR during The Cattle of the Sun God chapter
200
Why did Penelope choose the ax handle challenge to decide who she would marry?
She knew it was an impossible challenge, so she wouldn't have to remarry.
200
What trait of an epic hero is demonstrated by Odysseus in Odysseus' Revenge chapter?
Skilled fighter (kills all of the suitors)
200
In drama, what is a soliloquy?
When a character makes a speech while he/she is alone, usually about how he/she feels.
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What is the name of the cyclops that eats Odysseus' men?
Polyphemus
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What TWO ways does Odysseus put his men in danger during "The Cyclops" chapter?
1. He stays in the cave to wait for the cyclops. 2. He taunts the cyclops as he's leaving the island.
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What ancient Greek beliefs are suggested by Odysseus' friend's request to be buried during the Land of the Dead chapter?
If there isn't a proper burial of the dead, their tormented spirit will be stuck between the living and peace among the dead.
300
When is Odysseus his most humble in The Odyssey?
When he's disguised as the beggar OR during The Suitors chapter.
300
What are the next 5 digits after the decimal point in pi (in order)?
14159 (3.14159...=pi)
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Who begs Odysseus not to kill him and the other suitors after the death of Antinous?
Eurymachus
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What haunts Odysseus as Scylla takes hold of his men midair?
His men keep yelling his name.
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What does the way that women are portrayed in The Odyssey say about Greeks views of women in their culture?
The Greeks believed that women...(any of the following) -needed to be married (like Penelope) -if they weren't married, they were hyper-sexual (like the sirens) -had no opinion in their own lives (like Penelope) -were weaker than men (cyclopes beat their wives)
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How does Odysseus demonstrate his strength as a leader during the Scylla and Charybdis chapter?
He reminds his men that they have encountered and survived multiple journeys so far, so they should be strong when they meet those monsters.
400
What are the names of Kimye's baby?
North West and Saint West
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What is the name of Odysseus' friend that is trapped in the Land of the Dead?
Elpenor
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**DOUBLE JEOPARDY** Write down how many points your group wants to wager in 100-point increments; this can be anywhere between 0 and your current total point value. (EVERYONE PARTICIPATES)
Odysseus, an intellectual, LOLOLOLOL, was already told by Tiresias the prophet that he would enter Ithaca alone, basically meaning all of his men will die. Knowing this is true, what mistake does Odysseus make when he arrives at Helios' island?
500
Give 2 examples of misogyny in The Odyssey.
-Penelope is expected to stay faithful while Odysseus is not -Penelope has to get married since Odysseus is believed to be dead. She cannot keep the land on her own. -Sirens are hyper-sexualized women that lure men onto their island. -Every woman that meets Odysseus falls in love with him.
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What conflicting values does the exchange between Antinous and Odysseus reveal?
Antinous is rude to strangers, disregarding the idea that they could be gods in disguise, while Odysseus believes strangers should be treated with hospitality and worships the gods.
500
Who is Polyphemus' father?
Poseidon, the sea god