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

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What inferences can be made about Odysseus based on his choice to stay and see the Cyclops? Check all that apply.

Odysseus does not care about his crew.

Odysseus is curious about what the Cyclops is like.

Odysseus wants to see if the Cyclops will give him anything.

Odysseus is scared of the Cyclops.

Odysseus needs to show who is in charge by not following what his men say.

What inference can be made about the Cyclops based on the passage?

The Cyclops eats men because he is hungry and does not have any other source of food.

The Cyclops is more like a violent animal than a civilized man.

The Cyclops is very frightened and concerned with protecting himself from the men.

The Cyclops is deeply religious and is making a sacrifice to Zeus.

What motivates Odysseus to reveal his true name to the Cyclops?

distrust and pride

fear and anger

weakness and fear

pride and anger

What deeper meaning is revealed through the Cyclops’s interpretation of the prophecy?

Ignoring a prophecy leads to punishment by the gods.

Epic heroes can have qualities that one would expect only a supernatural being to have.

People are expected to treat guests with respect, and hospitality is rewarded.

Home is the best place to be.

What information did you include in your response? Check all that apply.

The Cyclops warns Odysseus of an intervention with the god of earthquakes.

Odysseus continues to insult the Cyclops.

The Cyclops is angry because he was blinded and tricked.

The Cyclops wants revenge.

The gods have power over men’s lives.

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