The Island Of The Cicones And The Lotus-eaters
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- 1.
The Cicones lived in the city of_____
- A.
Lotus-Eaters
- B.
Ismara
- C.
Thrace
- D.
Troy
Correct Answer
B. IsmaraExplanation
The correct answer is Ismara. The Cicones lived in the city of Ismara.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Odysseus and his men take Ismara by surprise and slay most of the____________
- A.
Achaians
- B.
Lotus
- C.
Ciconian Men
- D.
Trojans
Correct Answer
C. Ciconian MenExplanation
Odysseus and his men take Ismara by surprise and slay most of the Ciconian Men. This suggests that the Ciconian Men were the inhabitants or defenders of Ismara, and Odysseus and his men successfully attacked and defeated them. The context of the question implies that the Ciconian Men were the enemy or opposition in this particular event.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Odysseus was known as an_____in this story.
- A.
Villain
- B.
Slave
- C.
Epic hero
Correct Answer
C. Epic heroExplanation
In the story, Odysseus is portrayed as a brave and courageous character who embarks on a long and treacherous journey to return home. He displays qualities such as intelligence, bravery, and leadership, which are characteristic of an epic hero. Odysseus faces numerous challenges and overcomes them through his wit and strategic thinking. He is also depicted as a noble and honorable character, further emphasizing his status as an epic hero.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Getting chased off the Island led them to what other Island?
- A.
Land of the pyrenees
- B.
Island of the cicones
- C.
Water eaters
- D.
Land of the lotus-eaters
Correct Answer
D. Land of the lotus-eatersExplanation
The correct answer is "land of the lotus-eaters". In Greek mythology, after being chased off an island, Odysseus and his men ended up on the land of the lotus-eaters. This is where they encountered a tribe whose people consumed the lotus plant, causing them to forget their homes and desires to stay on the island.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Any man who ate a lotus would cause him to desire what?
Correct Answer
he would never want to leave the island or have a desire to bring back word.Explanation
Eating a lotus would result in the man developing a strong desire to stay on the island and not have any motivation to return or communicate with the outside world.Rate this question:
- 6.
This plant caused them to forget about what?
- A.
Job
- B.
Money
- C.
Food
- D.
Homeland
Correct Answer
D. HomelandExplanation
This plant caused them to forget about their homeland.Rate this question:
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- 7.
How long did the battle last?
- A.
Dawn to dusk
- B.
1 hr
- C.
3 months
- D.
Two years
Correct Answer
A. Dawn to duskExplanation
The battle lasted from dawn to dusk, indicating that it took place within a single day.Rate this question:
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- 8.
How many men were lost on each crew?
- A.
5 men
- B.
All of the men
- C.
6 benches of men
- D.
None of the men was lost
Correct Answer
C. 6 benches of menExplanation
The answer "6 benches of men" suggests that there were multiple crews, and each crew consisted of 6 benches of men. This implies that the total number of men lost would depend on the number of crews. Without any further information, we cannot determine the exact number of men lost on each crew.Rate this question:
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