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1
of 5
What happens to Odysseus's men after they destroy Ismarus?
They narrowly escape attack from the natives.
They come to power and take over the city.
They take the time to reinforce their own armies.
They seek local women to take as wives.
2
of 5
What happens when Odysseus's men eat the lotus fruit?
They become entranced by the land's women.
They become greedy and ransack the city.
They lose all desire to do anything but eat the fruit.
They violently rebel against Odysseus.
3
of 5
Who is the Cyclops Polyphemus's father?
Zeus
Odysseus
Cicones
Poseidon
4
of 5
What do Odysseus and his men do to Polyphemus when he gets drunk?
Run out of the cave
Kill him
Blind him
Call out to his neighbors
5
of 5
What does Odysseus say that his name is?
Alcinous
Nobody
Somebody
Achilles
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