English Exam- Semester 2 Flashcards
What story does The Oddyssey tell?
Odysseus’ journey home from the Trojan War
Name the author of The Odyssey and how the story is told.
Homer. A flashback.
What are the ten stops Odysseus makes on his journey home?
The island of the Lotus Eaters, the island of the Cyclopes, Aeolus’s island, Circe’s island, the Underworld, the island of the Sirens, Scylla and Charybdis, Helios’ island, Calypso’s island, and Phaccla.
What is most important to Odysseus?
His Family and Ithaca (his home).
What is the name of Odysseus’ father?
Laertes.
Name the qualities of an epic hero.
Pitted against monsters, larger than life; strong and courageous, usually male, accomplished great deeds, kingly, fair leaders of me; feel loss of men, proud, attractive to goddesses, pride bordering on…
Name the God that provided Odysseus the most support during his journey?
Athena.
What modern item can you compare to Lotus and what happened when someone ate it?
Medicine. They didn’t want to leave the island.
What did Odysseus do to his men that ate the Lotus flower?
He dragged them to the boat and then tied them up.
Name the typical characteristics of a cyclops.
One eye, giant, not very smart
What does Odysseus bring into the Cyclops cave?
Wine
What ways does Odysseus use trickery to escape the cyclops?
He tells the cyclops that his name is nobody and hides under the bellies of the sheep.
What is the name of the Cyclops’ father?
Poseidon.
What does Odysseus do when they first arrive at Circe’s island?
He splits the men into two groups and send them off to search the island.
How does Circe trap Odysseus’ men?
She offers them food and wine and they drink that and they turn into animals.
What God helps Odysseus avoid falling for Circe’s spell and how?
Hermes gives him a plant that will let him not be affected by her magic for awhile.
Why is Circe attracted to Odysseus and why does he stay on the island?
He’s smart and strong. Circe’s Magic makes him think that he’s only been there for a couple of days when it’s been years.
How does Eurylochus feel about staying on Circe’s island?
He thinks it’s a bad idea.
Describe a siren and how Odysseus sees them without being affected?
They have lovely voices that make you not able to leave because you love it so much. He’s tied up.
Describe Scylla.
12 legs, 6 heads, serpent neck, fangs, gullets of Black Death.
Describe Charybdis.
Giant whirlpool, swallows the sea 3 times a day.
