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21. Why does Odysseus decide not to kill the Cyclops as the Cyclops sleeps?
Odysseus and his man plan on eating the Cyclops
The Cyclops is the only one that can move the rock.
Odysseus wants to see more of his men die.
The Cyclops never sleeps
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Who is the King of Troy's son?
Peter
Paris
Piker
France
3
16. Where do Odysseus and his crew land AFTER the Trojan War, and BEFORE Cyclops island?
America
Canada
Cyclops Pre-Island
Country of the Lotus-eaters.
4
55. What starts coming out as soon as Odysseus sets foot into the Land of the Dead?
His dead soldier friends
A new album
Spirits
Satan
5
85. Choose a word that describes Odysseus in Scheria:
Grand
Luxurious
All of these work to describe where Odysseus remained before going home.
Rich
6
76. . . . What kind of bird does Calypso's sea nymph turn into in order to help him?
Hawk
Cormorant
Eagle
Seagull
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30. What is the Cyclops' response when Odysseus tries to negotiate with him?
He gives them food.
He eats some of Odysseus men.
He falls asleep.
He calls for a lawyer.
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13. Menelaus takes Helen back to where?
Troy
Sparta
India
America
9
Why is it necessary for Odysseus to be disguised when he arrives home?
To see how he would be greeted.
To fit in.
So that he could be refreshed.
So the suitors would not recognize him and kill him.
10
53. According to the FILM, when does Odysseus see his mom in the Land of the Dead?
With Hades
On his way out.
He never sees her
In the firey river.
11
19. What do Odysseus and his men bring as a gift on Cyclops Island?
wine
cheese
Their own men
pails of milk
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82. What does Athene send the daughter of the King in Scheria?
Clothes
A fruit basket
Weapons
A dream
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28. Who is the Cyclops' father?
Zeus
Aficionado
Big Daddy
Poseidon
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43. What does Odysseus have his men do in order to avoid the first obstacle out of Circe's Island?
sand
sticky mud
wax
Goose feathers
15
91. When Odysseus finally arrives home, how long has he been away?
Seventeen Years
Nine years
Twenty Eight Years
Twenty Years
16
65. According to the TEXT, does Circe warn Odysseus of Scylla and Charybis?
False
True
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95. Who arrives home AFTER Odysseus arrives home?
Rose
Telemechaus
Anticleia
Penelope
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38. Which God does Odysseus run into as he makes his way to Circe's palace?
Herpes
Havanna O' Nah Nah
Henry
Hermes
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69. What is the closest fast food association in regards to Odysseus DISOBEDIENT men in Thrinacia?
Juice Bar
In and Out
Vegan Delights
Vege Grill
20
What is the problem with Helen?
She has children.
She is a goddess.
She is already married.
They can not find her.
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31. What is the name of the God of wind?
Another one
A hole up
Adultress
Aeolus
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83. In Scheria, how does Athena make Odysseus wake up when the princess and her maidens are near
Water becomes splashed on Odysseus.
The maidens scream.
The King finds Odysseus.
Odysseus wakes up by himself.
23
What does Aphrodite promise Paris if he chooses her as "the fairest"?
Magical powers.
To become emperor of the world.
The fairest woman in the world.
A golden apple.
24
18. What is the name of the Cyclops?
Polynomial
PollyPocket
Polyphemus
Polyambidextrous
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5. Helen is half God.
True
False
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58. According to the FILM, how do Odysseus men die?
They fall in the fiery river of The Land of the Dead
They are taken by Hades
After Scylla takes some men, Charybdis swallows the rest of the men.
The ship is hit with lightning after they eat Helio's cattle.
27
50. What is Odysseus' Mom's name?
AntickleUHm
Anteaterah
Anticlea
Antrchia
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74. According to the TEXT, who tells Calypso that Odysseus fate does not end on her island?
Herpes
Zeus
Poseidon
Hermes
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33. What does the bag, given to Odysseus hold?
All the Girl Scout cookies
All the winds that might be harmful or dangerous.
Food
Water
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45. Is Circe lonely?
She does not have feelings.
She could care less.
No.
Yes.
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80. The land where Odysseus had fallen exhausted was Scheria (sher' e a), the country of the ___________________.
Phaeacians
Phillipines
Philly Born and Raised
Philadelphia
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93. What does Athena change Odysseus into to protect his identity?
A beggar
A mouse
A servant
Swine
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48. Who is the King of the underworld in Greek Mythology
Hades
Hater
HeyYou
Hatter
34
98. Who remembers Odysseus when he first returns?
His magical top rabbit.
Avenger mice.
His faithful dog.
His spirit cat.
35
57. According to the TEXT, how do Odysseus men actually die?
They are eaten by Scylla.
They are swallowed by Charybdis.
They disappear in the mist.
The ship is hit with lightning after they eat Helio's cattle.
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35. As Odysseus crew check out Circe's Island what do they see?
Ants, bugs, and vermin
Lots of cats
Loads of rats
lions, tigers, and wolves
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70. Where was Odysseus when his men ate the sacred cattle?
He was drinking the last of the wine
He was picking fruit
He had been overseeing some repairs to his ships
He was with another Goddess
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62. According to the FILM, how many heads does Scylla have?
12
6
7
3
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25. How do Odysseus men eventually escape the Cyclops?
They hide within the rams/ sheep
They tell Mrs. Cyclops and she get's mad
They find an opening in the cave
They kill the giant and use his bones to open the cave
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41. Who reminds Odysseus of his duty (in the text!)
Circe
His wife.
His men.
A magical sea monster
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40. How does Odysseus make Circe's change his men back?
He has the Cyclops help him.
He beats her.
He steals her magic.
He threatens her.
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68. Why does Odysseus stop at Thrinacia?
His men wanted a rest and refreshment.
His men had to go to the bathroom.
They met another Goddess there.
His men found gold.
43
32. What does Aeolus give Odysseus?
A bag of wind.
A leather bag tied with a golden string
A trendy Gucci bag
A leather Chanel bag tied with a red string
44
4. Who had Aphrodite destined for Paris?
Jello
Helen
Chillin'
Yellin'
45
15. Is the war story a Myth or a Legend?
No one knows
Fairtale
Myth
Legend
46
23. How do Odysseus and his men have the Cyclops sleep?
By playing a flute
By giving him wine and making him drunk
By playing a flute
By giving him lotus leaves
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Why does Odysseus tell Polyphemus that his name is No-Man?
Odysseus wants to change his name.
Odysseus felt like it.
Odysseus felt scared.
Odysseus has a plan in place.
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92. Why does Athena have to disguise Odysseus when he arrives home?
He needs to go back home CAREFULLY.
All of these responses
If Odysseus is recognized, he may be killed.
Odysseus needed to take revenge on their actions.
49
Odysseus tells Polyphemus his real name as he leaves the island. What does this show?
Mockery.
Acknowledgement.
Pride.
Justice
50
99. When plotting against the suitors, Telemechaus makes sure what is removed from the room?
Weapons
Dogs
Food
Women
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44. What happens to Odysseus hands?
They turn to wings.
He has magic in each of his hands.
He has the power to move things without touching them.
The story never says anything about his hands.
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49. One of the phantoms Odysseus must keep away from the lamb’s blood is who?
His mother.
My mom
Your mom
Someone elses mom.
53
34. Why doesn't the bag help Odysseus and his men?
The bag can not be opened with the strength of the men.
The men lose the bag.
The bag was returned to the store.
The men were not supposed to open it, and they do.
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11. Why do the Trojans believe Sinon and not their own, Laocoon about the Trojan Horse/ to be aware of Greek gifts?
2 huge serpents came and ate Laocoon and his children
The are also miserable over the ten year war
They take a chance
Sinon is honest
55
36. What animal does Circe the Enchantress turn Odysseus man into?
Leopards
Pigs (Swine)
Lions
Snakes
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32 (2). Odysseus tells his men what is inside the bag.
False
True
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20. How do "Greeks" customarily treat strangers?
With horses
With hospitality
They eat them
They steal their wine
58
14. Who is the Trojan War between?
Troy (Trojans) and Sparta (Greeks)
Trojans and the Gods
Odysseus and the Sea.
Greeks and Italians.
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27. What does the Cyclops throw at Odysseus as he leaves the Island?
Waves
A huge rock
Another Cyclops
Dead men
60
97. When he finally arrives home, Odysseus eventually reveals himself to his son before killing the suitors.
False
True
61
87. Whose worship followed the evening meal in Scheria?
Zeus
Poseidon
Hermes
Odysseus
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60. Who does Scylla reject that makes Circe angry?
Glaucous
Penelope
Odysseus
Glue
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63. Charybdis: ___times each day the water rushed into it with terrific force, and ___times the tide rushed back.
five
seven
four
three
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What do the Greeks give the people of Troy as a gift?
A horse made out of gold.
Weapons.
A wooden horse.
Ponies.
65
9. How does Odysseus try to avoid going to war?
He acts crazy/ like a madman.
He hides in a well.
He runs and hides.
He start flying.
66
22. How do Odysseus and his men injure the Cyclops?
They stab him in the eye with a sharpened tree trunk
They drown him
The roast him in a group text
They roll a rock on him
67
61. According to the TEXT, how many heads does Scylla have?
6
12
7
3
68
26. What does Odysseus shout as he leaves Cyclops Island?
Call me!
"Follow Your Heart"
"It is Odysseus"
"What now, Cyc? What Now?!"
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75. In the FILM, what messenger comes to see Calypso to inform her that Odysseus fate does not end on her island?
Patricia
Hermes
Athene
Zeus
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10. How long do the Spartans (Greeks) and Trojans (Troy), fight for before deciding on a ruse (trick)?
10
11
8
9
71
What do Odysseus men do to run away from the Cyclops, Polyphemus?
Jab him in the eye with a wooden stake.
Stab at his feet.
Pray to Poseidon.
Pour wine in his eye.
72
80 (2). What are the Phaeacian people like?
They are dangerous.
They party constantly.
They are calm.
They do not care for others.
73
17. What does Odysseus do to get his men away and back on to the ship and away from their dream like state?
Gave them lotus plants to drug them and roll the men to the ship
Charmed them back on with Athene's magic
Dragged them away
Dance
74
78. When finally landing on dry land after Calypso's Island, what does Odysseus do before he falls asleep?
He never sleeps
Eat more cattle he finds
Shake off the water
Kiss the dry land
75
24. In the text, what does Odysseus say his name is?
No-Buddy
Little Ody-us
Young Thug
No-Man
76
What does Odysseus do to the suitors?
Banish them from Ithaca to another island.
Make them move.
Make peace with them.
Kill them all.
77
51. Throughout the reading of, The Odyssey, what were you annotating for?
Characters
Characteristics of Heroism
Characteristics of Characters
Animals
78
73. According to the TEXT, how does Odysseus first meet Calypso?
She comes to him in a dream.
He floats to her island on a raft.
She finds him in a cave.
He finds her swimming.
79
8. What is the name of the island Odysseus lives on?
Atika
IsItKha
Ithaca
Idontknow
80
37. What is another English term for "swine"?
Biscuit
Pigs
Chancho
Pepperoni
81
84. In Scheria, the princess attracted to Odysseus?
False
True
82
64. Poseidon had control of the depths of Charybis--if it swallowed a ship or man?
False
True
83
How does the wooden horse cause the downfall of Troy?
It brought evil power.
The horse is poisonous.
Greek warriors are hidden inside.
It falls on the people of Troy.
84
94. Who receives Odysseus first in his home?
Orokous
Athena
Dillinger
Eumaeus
85
88. With what does Odysseus impress the people of Scheria with?
His rowing skills.
How far he can throw a quoit.
His eating skills.
His fighting.
86
46. According to the TEXT, what kind of animal does Odysseus take to sacrifice in the Land of the Dead?
Ram
Ham
Lamb
Sam
87
71. Odysseus men think they escaped the Gods after eating the sacred cattle?
True
False
88
What/ who can Odyssues best be compared too?
A god.
An athlete.
A police officer.
A student.
89
24. In the text, what does Odysseus say his name is?
Little Ody-us
No-Buddy
Young Thug
No-Man
90
56. Who has Odysseus gone to see in the Land of the Dead?
Tiger Woods
Tupac
Tyrone
Tierisiaus
91
100. Who is the only person to string Odysseus bow?
His son, Telemachus.
Penelope.
Hermes.
Odysseus himself.
92
90. Where do the people of Scheria drop Odysseus off?
His mom's boyfriend's house
Some other random place
Ithaca
A new palace
93
Who is Odysseus son?
Tamale
Telemachus
Taco
Telemundo
94
1. What was the war called that begins Odysseus' Odyssey?
The Star Wars Trilogy
The Odyssey
The Troopadors
The Trojan War
95
42. What is the first obstacle Odysseus and his men pass after Circe's Island?
Evil Sailor eating Birds
A ten headed monster
An octopus
The Sirens
96
29. What is the opposite of a "zero"?
Villian
Hero
Mutant
One
97
3. Who was the King of Sparta before the War?
Manciple
Menelaus
Mothman
Makeup
98
89. In Sheria, when a bard comes to sing and becomes inspired by Apollo, why does Odysseus cry?
No one ever sang in the entire story.
He never cries.
He cries because he fought at Troy.
He is exhausted.
99
86. In Scheria, how many women assisted in the household?
17
18
35
50
100
77. Who "smoothed the waves before him and sent him a wind that carried him toward shore"?
Calypso
Aphrodite
Athene
Poseidon
101
How many holes through how many axes does Odysseus shoot his arrow through?
two
ten
thirteen
twelve
102
54. How many annotations are you usually supposed to have PER reading on The Odyssey reading?
1
3-5
1-2
2-3
103
What can you take from this story that
RELATES
to your own life today?
Listen to Odysseus.
Always bring a sacrifice to the Land of the Dead.
Do not anger the Greek Gods.
Don't stop until you get where you want to be.
104
6. How does Paris convince Helen to go home with him?
with jewelry
With the help of Aphrodite
With kidnappers
He buys her a drink
105
101. What contest does Penelope finally give in order to have her hand in marriage?
Whoever beat Telemechaus in archery.
Olive Oil eating contest.
Bringing the best lamb as a sacrifice.
A single arrow through the whole twelve axe loops
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39. How does Odysseus resist Circe's sorcery and get her to help him?
Hermes gave him a bag of wind.
Hermes gave him a special spring.
Hermes gave him a magical cloak.
Hermes gave him a protection spell.
107
82 (2). How does Athena help Odysseus in Scheria?
She gives him supplies.
She makes him into a king.
She send him home.
She envelopes him in a cloud.
108
72. According to the TEXT, How exactly did Odysseus men meet their doom?
A stroke of lightning shattered the mast and killed the pilot.
The men became electricuted.
The men died from starvation.
The men were turned into swine.
109
67. According to the TEXT, does Circe warn Odysseus about the sacred cattle?
True
False
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81. How are the people in Scheria? (The last place Odysseus lands before going home).
Peaceful
They are a group of witches
Crazy
Bloodthirsty
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96. Why is Telemechaus' arrival home kept secret toward the end of The Odyssey?
He has brought his father with him.
The suitors were planning on killing him.
He has gold with him.
He is with Athena.
112
52. How does Odysseus' mother die?
She chokes on wine.
She jumps from a roof.
She drowns herself.
She drinks poison.
113
7. Who convinces an entire nation to go to war over Helen?
Priam
Telemechas
Menalaus
Penelope
114
12. Menelaus takes his wife back after the war.
False
True
115
47. According to the film, what kind of animal does Odysseus take to sacrifice in the Land of the Dead?
Lamb
Sheep
Rooster
Ram
116
59. What does the prophet, Teiresias tell Odysseus?
He has to speak with Hermes.
He has angered Athena.
He will be the only survivor.
He will be home soon.
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66. Who do the "Sacred Cattle" belong too?
Hyperbole
Hyper Guys
Hyperion
Superbowl
118
Who is the author of The Odyssey?
Bruce
Homer
Domer
Simpson
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79. What does Odysseus miss the most from home?
His mom
His wife and child
Everything here in these response boxes
His kingdom
