| What happens in the land of the Lotus-Eaters? (1) | Men become addicted to the lotus-fruit |
| How does Odysseus make his men return to the ship at the land of the Lotus-Eaters? (1) | By force |
| On which island do they land after the land of the Lotus-Eaters? (1) | Land of the Cyclopes |
| What happens when Polyphemus appears? (1) | Eats 2 of the men |
| Why can’t they kill Polyphemus in order to save their lives? (1) | Can’t move the boulder |
| Describe Odysseus’ plan for escape at the Land of the Cyclopes. (4) | 1) Gave Polyphemus wine2) Told Polyphemus his name was No-Man3) Stabbed Polyphemus in the eye4) Escape under the rams |
| How do they finally leave the Land of the Cyclopes? (1) | Under the rams |
| Why does Odysseus taunt Polyphemus before he leaves the Land of the Cyclopes? (1) | He is arrogant. |
| How does the crew of Odysseus react to his taunts before leaving the Land of the Cyclopes? (1) | Cut it out/being foolish |
| What does Polyphemus do after Odysseus taunts him and how does it affect Odysseus? (2) | 1) Prays to Poseidon2) Starts Odysseus’ prophecy (return home after 10 years to turmoil in Ithaca) |
| What did Aeolus give Odysseus? (1) | A bag containing all the storm winds |
| Why did the crew open the bag of winds? (1) | They thought it was silver and gold. |
| What happens when the crew opens the bag of winds? (1) | The winds blow the ship back out to sea to Aeolus’ island. |
| Why doesn’t Aeolus help Odysseus after he returns back to his island? (1) | Cursed by the Gods |
| What happens when the crew meets the Laestrygonians? (1) | Speared and eaten |
| Who survives the Laestrygonian attack? (1) | Odysseus and his crew (1 out of 11 ships) |
| What happens to Eurylochus’ men when they go to Circe’s house? (1) | Turned into animals |
| Why are the animals at Circe’s house friendly? (1) | They are human. |
| Why doesn’t Odysseus fall under Circe’s spell? (1) | Hermes gives him an herb to resist the change. |
| Where does Circe tell Odysseus to go once he leaves her house? (1) | To Hades to talk with Taresius |
| Who does Odysseus see in Hades? (1) | His mother |
| What does Teiresias tell Odysseus he must do? (1) | Don’t harm Helios’ sheep and cattle |
| If Odysseus can follow Teiresias’ advice, what will happen? (2) | 1) He will return home safely.2) The curse will be erased. |
| What will happen if Odysseus doesn’t follow Teiresias’ advice? (2) | 1) His companions and ship will be destroyed.2) The curse will happen (He will return home alone in 20 years to turmoil in Ithaca.). |
| How was Agamemnon killed? (1) | Stabbed by Clytemnestra and her new husband |
| What is Agamemnon’s advice to Odysseus? (1) | To return in secret and be cautious upon arrival |
| Achilles wants information from Odysseus about which family members? (2) | 1) His father (Peleus)2) His son (Neoptolemus) |
| Why does Ajax refuse to talk to Odysseus in Hades? (1) | He’s still mad about losing the fight for Achilles’ armor. |
| Describe Tantalus and his punishment. (1) | Condemned to an eternity of agonizing hunger and thirst |
| Descried Sisyphus and his punishment. (1) | Condemned to an eternity of pushing and enormous boulder up a hill |
| Odysseus doesn’t want to see who in Hades? (1) | Medusa |
| What does Circe tell Odysseus he must do in order to survive the sirens? (2) | 1) Put wax in his crew’s ears2) Tie himself to the mast of the ship |
| Describe Scylla. (4) | 1) 12 legs2) 6 heads3) 3 rows of teeth4) Long neck |
| Describe Charybdis. (3) | 1) Possibly a tide2) Possibly a whirlpool3) Swallows water and spits it back out 3 times a day |
| Why doesn’t Odysseus tell his crew about Scylla? (1) | He thought they would be too scared to continue. |
| Why doesn’t Odysseus want to stop on Helios’ island? (1) | Doesn’t trust crew |
| Why does Odysseus agree to stop on Helios’ island? (1) | He gives in because his crew is complaining. |
| Why do the men try to eat Helios’ cattle? (1) | They don’t want to starve. |
| What happens while the cattle are roasted? (2) | 1) They moo.2) The hides crawl. |
| What does Helios threaten to do if the Gods don’t punish Odysseus’ crew? (1) | Bring the sun to Hades |
| What happens to Odysseus and his crew after the crew eats Helios’ cattle? (1) | 1) Zeus sends a storm that puts them back at Charybdis.2) All of the crew gets lost at sea except for Odysseus |
| How does Odysseus finally return home? (1) | Phaeacian ship |
| What happens to the Phaeacians because they helped Odysseus? (2) | 1) Become landlocked2) Get lost at sea due to a storm sent by Poseidon |
| Why doesn’t Odysseus recognize Ithaca? (1) | Shrouded in a mist? |
| Where does Odysseus tell Athena he is from originally? (1) | Crete |
| Why does Odysseus dress as a beggar? (1) | Doesn’t want to be recognized |
| How do Telemachus and Odysseus react to seeing one another? (1) | Cry |
| What do Telemachus and Odysseus plan to do? (1) | Kill the suitors |
| Who is Argos? (1) | Odysseus’ dog |
| Why does Odysseus cry when he sees Argos? (1) | He can’t acknowledge him without revealing his identity. |
| What happens to Argos? (1) | He dies. |
| Who is Antinous? (1) | Leader of the suitors |
| What happens when Odysseus fights the other beggar? (1) | He knocks him out. |
| What does Penelope do to try to prevent marriage to one of the suites? (1) | 1) Weaves a shroud2) Unravels the shroud at night |
| Why does the nurse recognize Odysseus? (1) | By the scar on his knee |
| Why does the nurse agree to keep Odysseus’ secret? (1) | She loves him. |
| Describe the competition to win Penelope’s hand in marriage. (2) | 1) String Odysseus’ bow2) Shoot an arrow through 12 axe handles |
| Who is Theoclymenus? (1) | Prophet |
| What does Theoclymenus tell the suitors? (1) | He sees darkness and evil approaching. |
| How do the suitors respond to Theoclymenus’ message? (1) | He is insane. |
| How do the suitors react when Odysseus asks to try to string the bow? (1) | He didn’t deserve it. |
| What is Penelope’s reaction when Odysseus asks to try to string the bow? (2) | 1) Let him try.2) If he succeeds, she will give him clothes, weapons, and food. |
| How does Odysseus feel about having to slay the suitors? (1) | He had to do it. |
| Describe Penelope’s test for Odysseus. (1) | Move the bed (made out of a tree, couldn’t be moved, but only she and Odysseus knew) |
| Why are some of the men of Ithaca angry at Odysseus? (2) | 1) He came home alone.2) He killed all the suitors. |
| Why does Odysseus decide not to fight the people of Ithaca? (1) | Athena promises everlasting peace and retaining the role of King of Ithaca. |
| What happens because Odysseus decides to follow Athena’s advice? (1) | There is everlasting peace in Ithaca. |
The Odyssey
April 23, 2020