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Characters
Journey
Vocabulary
Historical and Cultural Context
Epic Hero
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Who tell the Cyclops that his name is Nhbdy?
Odysseus
100
What happens when the men eat the Lotus?
They forget about returning home.
100
What is an antonym for mammoth?
tiny
100
When Odysseus says that the Cyclops does not have a law to bless him, what cultural value does Odysseus think is important?
A law abiding society.
100
What is an epic?
A long narrative poem about important events in the history or folklore of a nation or culture.
200
Who is the son of Poseidon, the sea god?
Polyphemus
200
Why does Odysseus blind the Cyclops instead of killing him?
Only the Cyclops can move the bolder in front of the door.
200
What is a synonym for assuage?
Pacify.
200
True or False, if a culture values knowledge, the epic hero will exhibit characteristic traits of intelligence.
True
200
True or False An epic hero usually has the qualities that are valued by the society they belong to.
True
300
Who is given credit for writing the Odyssey?
Homer
300
In what episode does Odysseus loose all of his men?
The Cattle of the sun god.
300
What does guile mean?
Skillful
300
True of False Ancient Greeks were curious and explored the sea.
True
300
What is a weakness of Odysseus?
Boastful
400
Who does Odysseus seek help to in the underworld?
Tiresias
400
What personality trait does Odysseus reveal when he comes up with a plan to listen to the Sirens?
Curiosity
400
What is a flashback?
Something the happened in the past.
400
Yes or No Odysseus lied to the Cyclops and said he name was Nobody. Did the ancient Greeks value lying?
No
400
True or false, the Cyclops is an epic hero?
False
500
Who is the father of Odysseus?
Laertes
500
What does Tireseus warn Odysseus about in the underworld?
Not to eat the Cattle of the sun god.
500
What does a compound sentence consist of?
Two simple sentences joined by a conjunction.
500
Odysseus never gave up. What character trait would describe his pursuit to get home?
Determination
500
True of false, Odysseus is mostly known for his strength?
False