Question
13.
In "Sailing From Troy,' why do Odysseus and his men struggle to leave the island of Ismarus?
A.
They are bored and wish to remain.
B.
They run out of supplies.
C.
They are foredoomed to stay forever.
D.
They are attacked by the Cicones as a result of their hubris.
In "Sailing From Troy,' why do Odysseus and his men struggle to leave the island of Ismarus?
A.
They are bored and wish to remain.
B.
They run out of supplies.
C.
They are foredoomed to stay forever.
D.
They are attacked by the Cicones as a result of their hubris.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
In "Sailing From Troy," Odysseus and his men struggle to leave the island of Ismarus because **D. They are attacked by the Cicones as a result of their hubris.** After plundering the town, they stay to celebrate instead of leaving promptly, which leads to their attack by the Cicones who retaliate.