Question
Based on this excerpt, what inference can be made about Odysseus? Select two options.
• Odysseus is a careless leader who does not care about the safety of his crew.
Odysseus's curiosity about the Cyclops is stronger
than his good judgment.
Odysseus wants to see if the Cyclops has anything
to give to him and his men.
• Odysseus is worried about appearing weak in front of his men.
• Odysseus is a careless leader who does not care about the safety of his crew.
Odysseus's curiosity about the Cyclops is stronger
than his good judgment.
Odysseus wants to see if the Cyclops has anything
to give to him and his men.
• Odysseus is worried about appearing weak in front of his men.
Answers
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Selected:
- Odysseus's curiosity about the Cyclops is stronger than his good judgment.
- Odysseus wants to see if the Cyclops has anything to give to him and his men.
Reason: the excerpt implies he stays despite danger because he wants to investigate the Cyclops and hope for gifts (showing curiosity and desire for xenia), rather than showing he doesn’t care about his crew’s safety or simply trying to avoid appearing weak.
- Odysseus's curiosity about the Cyclops is stronger than his good judgment.
- Odysseus wants to see if the Cyclops has anything to give to him and his men.
Reason: the excerpt implies he stays despite danger because he wants to investigate the Cyclops and hope for gifts (showing curiosity and desire for xenia), rather than showing he doesn’t care about his crew’s safety or simply trying to avoid appearing weak.