The Odyssey: Central Ideas and Character Motivation, Part 2 Answers

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Based on this excerpt, what inference can be made about Odysseus? Select two options.

A
Odysseus is a careless leader who does not care about the safety of his crew.
B
Odysseus’s curiosity about the Cyclops is stronger than his good judgment.
C
Odysseus wants to see if the Cyclops has anything to give to him and his men.
D
Odysseus is worried about appearing weak in front of his men.
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Read the excerpt from The Odyssey.'AyeHe'll smash our timbers and our heads together!'I would not heed them in my glorying spirit, but let my anger flare and yelled:'Cyclops,if ever mortal man inquirehow you were put to shame and blinded, tell him Odysseus, raider of cities, took your eye: Laertes' son, whose home's on Ithaca!'

A
anger and pride
B
gratitude and relief
C
weakness and fear
D
joy and excitement

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