odyssey study guide- Books 1,5,9

these were copied off the blookets

Why does odysseus not want to kill the cyclops?

They will be trapped in the cave if he dies

What does “entreat you” mean?

To beg

What two things does Odysseus lie about to the cyclops?

His ship and his name

How does Odysseus plan to blind the cyclops?

He has sharpened an olive tree trunk and will stab him in the eye when he falls asleep.

What does Odysseus offer Cyclops to get him to sleep?

Alcohol

Before he falls asleep, Cyclops asks Odysseus' name. What does he respond with?

Nohbdy

What do we learn about Polyphemus towards the end of Book 9?

His father is Poseidon

How does Odysseus get his men out of the cave?

He ties them under Cyclops’ sheep

What character trait does Odysseus reveal to us when he mocks Polyphemus?

Arrogance

What is this quote an example of? "But Zeus disdained my offering; destruction for my ships he had in store"

Foreshadowing

"When the young Dawn with fingertips of rose touched the world" means what?

The sun is rising, it is morning

What is Odysseus’ father’s name?

Laertes

What do they see in the Cyclops’ cave that makes them stick around?

Food

Book 1 is an example of what?

Invocation

Book 1 tells us that Odysseus' men were reckless. What did they do?

Ate the sun god’s cattle

What is Odysseus' wife's name?

Penelope

Why is Athena asking Zeus to help Odysseus?

He has been trying to get home for ten years

Whose island has Odysseus been stuck on for 7 years?

Calypso

Who is sent to the island to tell Calypso to let Odysseus go?

Hermes

When Hermes is compared to a gull, what is this called?

Epic simile

"with cedar smoke and smoke of thyme" ... "singing high and low in her sweet voice" These are examples of what?

Imagery

Where is Odysseus when Hermes enters Calypso's cave?

On the beach crying

\n Which evidence shows us that Odysseus doesn't wish to be unfaithful?

“Though he fought shy of her and her desire”

What is the only reason Calypso agrees to let Odysseus go?

Zeus has commanded it

Why is Odysseus referred to as a "strategist" when answering Calypso?

He lies to her so he can leave without upsetting her

How many days total does Odysseus travel to get to Scheria?

20 days

What happened in 6-8 (the books we skipped)?

The king of Scheria welcomed Odysseus and told him to tell his story

Who is Odysseus' father?

Laertes

How many goddesses have detained Odysseus?

2

What effect does the Lotus flower have on people?

They never want to leave the island

Why doesn't Odysseus like Cyclopes?

They are uncivilized, disrespectful, and lawless

What character trait really bites Odysseus in the butt?

Curiosity