Question

Which detail BEST shows Odysseus acting as an epic hero in the Cyclops story?

Group of answer choices

He demands gifts from the Cyclops.

He taunts the Cyclops from the ship as they escape.

He enjoys the adventure of exploring an unfamiliar island.

He creates a plan to blind the Cyclops instead of him.

Flag question: Question 2
Question 2 1 pts
What universal theme is MOST clearly expressed in this episode?

Group of answer choices

Heroes must rely on strength.

Friendship is more important than courage.

Pride can lead to suffering.

Monsters represent our fears.

Flag question: Question 3
Question 3 1 pts
Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Question 2?

Group of answer choices

The men escape by hiding under rams.

Odysseus gives the Cyclops wine to get him drunk.

The Cyclops closes the cave with a giant boulder.

Odysseus reveals his real name after the escape.

Flag question: Question 4
Question 4 1 pts
Which statement describes how this story fits the structure of an epic poem?

Group of answer choices

It presents a larger-than-life conflict between a hero and a supernatural being.

It focuses on realistic events and human daily routines.

It ends in triumph and happiness for the hero and his men.

It is written as a speech given directly by Odysseus to his men.

Flag question: Question 5
Question 5 1 pts
How does Odysseus’s leadership differ from Theseus’s leadership in Old Greek Stories?

Group of answer choices

Odysseus relies mostly on physical strength, while Theseus relies on cleverness.

Odysseus fights monsters directly, while Theseus avoids conflict.

Odysseus considers consequences for his crew, while Theseus prefers to face danger alone.

Odysseus follows rules strictly, while Theseus breaks them.

Answer 1

1. He creates a plan to blind the Cyclops instead of him.
2. Pride can lead to suffering.
3. Odysseus reveals his real name after the escape.
4. It presents a larger-than-life conflict between a hero and a supernatural being.
5. Odysseus considers consequences for his crew, while Theseus prefers to face danger alone.