The Encounter with the Cyclops

Questions

1. What does Odysseus know about the Cyclops?
2. What is his reason for stopping here?
3. Describe the Cyclops' home.
4. What do Odysseus's men wish to do when they find nobody home?
5. How does Odysseus introduce himself and his men to Cyclops?
6. How does the Cyclops respond to his demand that he give them the stranger's gift?
7. What is the first lie that Odysseus tells the Cyclops?
8. Describe the scheme our hero concocts to save his men and himself from becoming the Cyclop's next meal.
9. What do Polyphemos's neighbors ask when they hear his cries? How does he answer?
10. How do the men and Odysseus get out of the cave?
11. What does Odysseus say to Polyphemos once they're out?
12. How does Polyphemos respond?
13. Who hears Polyphemos's prayer?

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