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AssignmentMultiple Choice

The Odyssey and Epic Poetry: An Introduction, Part 1

Question 3 • Online ELA 9 - A

What motivates Odysseus’s men to ignore his orders to leave quickly?

Answer
A
They are seasick and want to stay on the island to recover.
B
They want to eat, drink, and enjoy themselves before setting off on their journey.
C
They do not want to work for Odysseus anymore.

Explanation

Odysseus urges his men to leave quickly, but they stay behind to feast. They are motivated by the chance to eat and drink and enjoy themselves before continuing their journey, not by illness or a wish to quit serving him. The correct choice is B, “They want to eat, drink, and enjoy themselves before setting off on their journey.”

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