The Odyssey Study Guide (Books 9-12)
Quiz on Wednesday, 1/27
Book 9:
1. Where is Odysseus physically as he tells the stories of his
adventures?
2. Why did Odysseus’ men suffer so many casualties against the
Ciconians?
3. How does Odysseus overcome the Lotus Eaters?
4. How does Odysseus manage to escape from Polyphemus’ cave?
Book 10:
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What does Aeolus give to Odysseus and his men?
Why do they fail to reach Ithaca?
Who is Eurylochos and what happens to him?
Identify Circe. How does she hurt and help Odysseus?
Book 11:
1. Why does Odysseus travel to Hades?
2. List who he meets in Hades and what each character tells him.
3. What does Tereisias prophesize?
Book 12:
1. What are the Sirens and how does Odysseus overcome them?
2. Who/what are Scylla and Charybdis and what happens to
Odysseus and his crew as they sail through them?
3. How does Odysseus try to prevent his men from slaughtering the
cattle of Helios and why do they disobey him?
4. How does Odysseus manage to save himself?