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- 4. What word on page 93 means signs of LIFE on an island?
- 6. Complete the SIMILE that Odysseus uses to describe the Cicones attack on the top of page 91. "They were a (F _ R _ E) so (N U M _ R _ _ S) like (L _ _ V _ S) in (A _ T U _ N)" (page 91).
- 10. What word means to eat in excess on page 90? With respect to seeing the odyssey as a metaphor, humans tend to over indulge on what brings them happiness. Why?
- 11. (page 90) In an example that shows Odysseus' leadership was not always effective, his men _____ Odysseus' command to return to the ship!
- 12. According to Odysseus, how many men from each ship's crew were lost fighting the Cicones?
- 13. Odysseus' story about how they defeated the Cicones shows that this was a brutal time because after sacking the rich city, each man divided the PLUNDER. What is the best meaning of the word PLUNDER as used in this CONTEXT as a NOUN rather than a VERB? TWO WORDS (S __ __ L ___ ___G __ __ D__).
- 15. Which word on page 91 means that they felt sad over the loss of their men and paid respects to the lost lives?
- 17. (95) Odysseus and his men explore the cave of _____ the _____ or one eyed giant.
- 19. What does the word GAME mean on page 93? An (A _ _ M _ L) that is (H _ _ T _ D) by man for food.
- 21. After leaving the Lotus Eaters, Odysseus and his men continue to explore other islands. On pages 93-95, Odysseus wants to go exploring, Odysseus brings twelve his best (F _ _ H _ _ R _)a cask of his best and strongest (_ I _ _) because he had an uneasy feeling and thought they might need inspiration. This reveals that Odysseus is a careful planner and reads dangerous situations carefully, like a good leader should.
- 23. (99) Using his strategic mind and the resources in the cave, Odysseus (W _ _ _ _ L _ D) a piece of a massive staff into a spear to make a weapon to blind Polyphemus.
- 26. What word on page 92 means disheartened or worried?
- 27. What word on page 90 means they men stayed in a place without a clear purpose?
- 28. During the men's feast on page 93, what PLUNDER from the Cicones do they use during the feast?
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- 1. Which word on page 91 means lived at a place?
- 2. (96) Active readers should be surprised that Polphemus says the cyclops don't fear the _____, and consider why (_ _ M _ _), the credited author of the (_ P _ C) poem The Odyssey includes this detail.
- 3. Odysseus sends a group of men to explore a new island, they don't return because they were on the island of the (_ _ T _ _/_ _ T _ R _) who give people a fruit that makes people forget their homes.
- 5. What does the word DESCEND (page 93) mean? This word can also be used if someone tripped to the ground.
- 7. (101) What does Odysseus tell Polyphemus his name is?
- 8. Polyphemus the cyclops is ____'s son.
- 9. While Odysseus' men partied, a few Cicones escaped and gathered a(n) _______ to take _____ against the invading Greeks. Readers again are learning the Ancient Greeks believed in avenging themselves against those who wrong them. (90-91)
- 14. Odysseus says he was ____ to meet the owner of the cave. This is another of Odysseus' fatal flaws, besides his hubris. He always wants to know more and explore more. Active readers should think critically about whether or not this makes him an effective (L _ A D _ R) since, on one hand, Odysseus' curiosity can places men in needless danger, yet on the other hand, it could lead to positive discoveries of riches. (93-94)
- 16. (93) What DESCENDED on Odysseus as he sailed on the sea after leaving the island of the Lotus Eaters? This idea that humans can be blinded by life's obstacles reveals the odyssey or journey as a (M _ T _ P _ _ R) for (_ I F _).
- 18. (93) Besides hubris, another personality trait that Odysseus possesses that is both positive and negative with respect to his leadership is (C _ R _ _ S _ _ Y).
- 20. Odysseus wonders if the owner of the cave will offer them the Greek ____ of hospitality. This word means tradition or norm; a habitual or expected practice of behavior.
- 22. What word on page 92 means intense happiness and wonderful feelings?
- 24. (104) Homer uses the Cyclops' foolishness to show his reader that (I _ T_ L_ _ G _ _ C E) is more important than brute (_ _ _ _ _ G _ _).
- 25. What is the name of the first people Odysseus and his men attack after leaving Troy?