1. The Adventures of Odysseus Part I “Sailing From Troy” Pgs. 981-984 DIRECTIONS: Restate and Respond to the following questions WHILE you read. What is Odysseus’ Ordinary World? What is Odysseus’ Ordinary World? What mistakes did Odysseus and his men make in Ismarus? What mistakes did Odysseus and his men make in Ismarus? Give an example for Stage 6 of the Hero’s Journey. Give an example for Stage 6 of the Hero’s Journey. What is Odysseus’ motivation for his epic journey? What is Odysseus’ motivation for his epic journey?

2. “The Lotus Eaters” Pgs. 984-985 DIRECTIONS: Restate and Respond to the following questions WHILE you read. Why is it taking Odysseus so long to travel home? Which god can we blame? Why is it taking Odysseus so long to travel home? Which god can we blame? What is the result of eating the Lotus plant? What is the result of eating the Lotus plant? What can you compare the Lotus to in the real world? What can you compare the Lotus to in the real world? What heroic qualities does Odysseus exhibit in the encounter with the Lotus-Eaters? What heroic qualities does Odysseus exhibit in the encounter with the Lotus-Eaters?

3. “The Cyclops” Pgs. 986-992 1.Define Cyclopes. 2.Referring to Lines 128-133, rephrase the description of the Cyclops in your own words. 3.Hero’s have tragic flaws that either get them in trouble or lead them to death. Name a flaw of Odysseus’. 4.What does Odysseus tell the Cyclops his name is? Why do you think he does this? 5.What is the Cyclopes name? Who do you think is his father? HINT: He is the “god of the sea”.

4. “The Cyclops” Pgs. 993-999