Odyssey Quiz 9-13

What happened when Odysseus tried to get home? Who probably caused this?

Zeus messed with the wind so that Odysseus trip who be harder

What happens to the Cyclops?

cyclops is blind after the long stick blinded him and he cried out to the other cyclops who did believe him and to his father posiden

How are the men who will fight the Cyclops chosen? Why does Odysseus do this?

he does a coin toss which show he isnt playing favorites and that people are not made to fight

What is ironic about Cyclops saying he will eat Nohbdy last?

it is ironic cause when people hear him it sounds he wont eat anyone anymore but he really mean he going to eat odyssus

What is a Lotus? Why does Odysseus tie down 3 men? What does this action tell you about him? What kind of life do you think it would be on the Lotus Eaters' island?

lotus make them forget their home and going back and Oydsseus tied his men to ensure they wouldn't eat it, which should his leadership

What does the phrase "fair traffic" mean? What does the Cyclops mean by these questions?

means someone fair and honest

What impressions do you get of Odysseus from his description of himself?

odysseus describes himself as a homesick man who misses his family

What steps does Odysseus take to prepare for their escape?

odysseus tied ram to each of the men and to himself so they would look like the animals instead of men

Why do you think Odysseus and his men make an offering to the gods?

so that the gods would be there for them when they hit problems and will help them

What does the sailors' opening of the bull's hide bag suggest about their relationship with Odysseus?

they lost respect to odysseus and he doesnt listen to them and they dont listen him

How does Homer make it clear that Odysseus faces a FORMIDABLE opponent in the Cyclops?

when the huge rock block the enterance and no one was strong enough to move it and how fast cyclops killed his men