Odyssey Book 12: Scylla & Charybdis
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11 questions
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Why are the Sirens dangerous?
Why are the Sirens dangerous?
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Evaluate Odysseus’ decision to not tell his crew about the danger of Scylla and Charybdis. Is his decision not to inform his men of the danger justified? Explain.
Evaluate Odysseus’ decision to not tell his crew about the danger of Scylla and Charybdis. Is his decision not to inform his men of the danger justified? Explain.
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How do the men react when they hear teh thundering surf?
How do the men react when they hear teh thundering surf?
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How does Odysseus show traits of a hero in lines 770 - 778?
How does Odysseus show traits of a hero in lines 770 - 778?
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Does Odysseus make the right decision to tel him men nothing?
Does Odysseus make the right decision to tel him men nothing?
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Describe the two phases of Charybdis's action in your own words (line 804 - 813).
Describe the two phases of Charybdis's action in your own words (line 804 - 813).
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What literary device is this?
What literary device is this?
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In lines 822 - 828, who is being compared to the fisher? Who is being compared to the wriggling fish?
In lines 822 - 828, who is being compared to the fisher? Who is being compared to the wriggling fish?
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Why is Odysseus anxious about the next place he and his men will go (Thrinakia)?
Why is Odysseus anxious about the next place he and his men will go (Thrinakia)?
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If you were one of Odysseus's shipmates, how would you feel about him? Would you trust him as a leader? Why or why not?
If you were one of Odysseus's shipmates, how would you feel about him? Would you trust him as a leader? Why or why not?