Books 9-10 Flashcards
1
Q
What are books 9-12 told as?
A
Flashbacks
2
Q
Where is the first place Odysseus’ men go after Troy?
A
Ismarus, city of the Cicones
3
Q
Why did Odysseus’ men have to leave Ismarus in Book 9?
A
The cicones turn on them, killing many men, because his men stay and plunder and feast, even after Odysseus wanted to leave.
4
Q
How do Odysseus’ men reach the land of the lotus eaters?
A
After leaving Ismarus, Zeus sends winds which send them in the wrong direction for 9 days
5
Q
What happened to the crew mates who ate the lotus fruit in Book 9?
A
They lost all desire to return home, but Odysseus tied them to the masts of the ship
6
Q
Where do Odysseus and his crew go after Ismarus and the land of the Lotus Eaters?
A
Polyphemus’ island
