english 7-12 odysseus
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Book 7: The Phaeacians Who finds Odysseus washed up on shore?
Princess Nausicaa, daughter of King Alcinous.
Book 7: How does Nausicaa help Odysseus?
She gives him food, clothes, and directions to her parents’ palace.
book 7: What does Odysseus do when he meets Queen Arete?
He bows and begs for help returning home.
book 7: How do the Phaeacians treat Odysseus?
They welcome him as an honored guest.
book 7 What does King Alcinous promise Odysseus?
A ship and safe passage back to Ithaca.
Book 8 Who entertains the Phaeacians with music?
Demodocus
book 8 What event does the bard sing about first?
the trojan war
Book 8 How does Odysseus react to the song?
He cries
Book 8 What contests are held for Odysseus?
Athletic Games
Book 8 What does King Alcinous ask Odysseus?
To reveal his identity
book 9 Who traps Odysseus and his men in a cave?
Polyphemus
book 9 How do they escape the cave?
They blind Polyphemus and hide under sheep
book 9 What fake name does Odysseus give?
Nobody
book 9 What does Odysseus do that angers Poseidon?
Reveals his real name
Book 9 What curse does Polyphemus ask for?
That Odysseus’ journey home be long and hard
Book 10 What gift does Aeolus give Odysseus?
A bag of winds
Book 10 Why does the crew open the bag?
Out of curiosity and greed
Book 10 Who are the Laestrygonians?
Giant cannibals
Book 10 What does Circe do to Odysseus’ men?
Turns them into pigs
Book 10 How does Odysseus resist Circe’s magic?
Hermes gives him the herb moly
Book 11 Why does Odysseus visit the Underworld?
To speak with the prophet Tiresias
Book 11 What does Tiresias warn Odysseus not to do?
Harm the cattle of Helios
Book 11 Who does Odysseus see among the dead?
His mother Anticleia
Book 11 What does Odysseus learn from his mother?
Penelope still waits for him
Book 11 How does Odysseus feel after his visit?
Sad and determined to return home
Book 12 How does Odysseus listen to the Sirens safely?
Tied to the mast, while crew plug their ears with wax
Book 12 What is Scylla?
A six-headed monster
Book 12 What is Charybdis?
A deadly whirlpool
Book 12 What happens on Helios’ island?
His men eat the sacred cattle
Book 12 What is the result of eating the cattle
Zeus destroys their ship and kills the crew