Question
What danger do the Lotus-Eaters pose to Odysseus’ men in the excerpt from the Odyssey, Part 1?
A. The Lotus-Eaters offer the men the Lotus plant, which causes them to lose interest in returning home.
B. The Lotus-Eaters are dishonest and try to mislead the crew about the route home.
C. Familiarity with the Lotus-Eaters is dangerous because they are cannibals.
D. The Lotus-Eaters deliberately cause the winds to subside.
A. The Lotus-Eaters offer the men the Lotus plant, which causes them to lose interest in returning home.
B. The Lotus-Eaters are dishonest and try to mislead the crew about the route home.
C. Familiarity with the Lotus-Eaters is dangerous because they are cannibals.
D. The Lotus-Eaters deliberately cause the winds to subside.
Answers
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The correct answer is: **A. The Lotus-Eaters offer the men the Lotus plant, which causes them to lose interest in returning home.**
In "The Odyssey," the Lotus-Eaters present a danger to Odysseus' men by offering them the lotus plant, which causes the men to forget their desire to return home and instead become complacent and lethargic.
In "The Odyssey," the Lotus-Eaters present a danger to Odysseus' men by offering them the lotus plant, which causes the men to forget their desire to return home and instead become complacent and lethargic.