1. what are the qualities of an epic hero?
2. which act led to an epic journey? (comprehension) having a son
3. what qualities of odysseus mark him as a hero? (epic hero)
4. what heroic qualities does odysseus reveal as he plots against cyclops? (epic hero)
5. what plan do you think that odysseus has in mind by offering the drink to the cyclops? (epic hero)
6. do you think this plan is a good one? how might it lead to escape? (evaluate)
7. do you think odysseus lie about his name is part of his plan, or simply a joke? (interpret) part of a plan
8. what does odysseus give to cyclops to drink? (comprehension)
9. how do the men escape from the cyclops cave? (comprehension)
10. despite his heroism, which human weaknesses does odysseus reveal as he sails away?

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### 1. What are the qualities of an epic hero?
# Brief Explanations:
Epic heroes typically have superhuman strength, courage, and are often of noble birth or have a special destiny. They face great challenges, show leadership, and have a sense of honor. They also often have a tragic flaw but still achieve great deeds, like Odysseus with his cunning and perseverance.
# Answer:
Epic heroes have qualities like superhuman strength, courage, noble lineage, leadership, honor, a tragic flaw, and perform great deeds (e.g., Odysseus’ cunning, perseverance).

### 2. Which act led to an epic journey? (comprehension) having a son
# Brief Explanations:
For Odysseus, his epic journey (the Odyssey) was triggered by his participation in the Trojan War, but if the context here links “having a son” (Telemachus) to his return journey to reunite with family, that act (fatherhood, or leaving to fight and then returning for family) led to his epic journey of returning home after the Trojan War.
# Answer:
The act of having a son (Telemachus) and Odysseus’ subsequent quest to return home to his family after the Trojan War led to his epic journey (the Odyssey).

### 3. What qualities of Odysseus mark him as a hero? (epic hero)
# Brief Explanations:
Odysseus shows courage (facing monsters like Cyclops), cunning (tricking Cyclops with the name “Nobody”), perseverance (enduring years at sea), leadership (guiding his men), and loyalty (to his family and homeland), all traits of an epic hero.
# Answer:
Odysseus’ courage (facing Cyclops, monsters), cunning (tricking Cyclops), perseverance (surviving years at sea), leadership (guiding men), and loyalty (to family/homeland) mark him as an epic hero.

### 4. What heroic qualities does Odysseus reveal as he plots against Cyclops? (epic hero)
# Brief Explanations:
When plotting against Cyclops, Odysseus shows cunning (devising the plan to get Cyclops drunk, trick him), courage (facing a giant monster), and leadership (protecting his men by outwitting Cyclops). His strategic thinking (planning escape) also highlights heroism.
# Answer:
Odysseus reveals cunning (devising the plan to trick Cyclops), courage (facing Cyclops), leadership (protecting men), and strategic thinking (planning escape) as he plots against Cyclops.

### 5. What plan do you think that Odysseus has in mind by offering the drink to the Cyclops? (epic hero)
# Brief Explanations:
Odysseus offers the drink (wine) to get Cyclops drunk, so he becomes weak/unconscious. This allows Odysseus to blind him (with a stake) later, making escape possible (as a drunk Cyclops is less vigilant/strong).
# Answer:
Odysseus’ plan is to get Cyclops drunk (with the drink) to weaken him, then blind him (with a stake) to enable escape from the cave.

### 6. Do you think this plan is a good one? How might it lead to escape? (evaluate)
# Brief Explanations:
The plan is good: getting Cyclops drunk reduces his strength/vigilance. After blinding him, Cyclops’ pain and blindness (thinking “Nobody” attacked him) make him open the cave (to seek help), allowing Odysseus and men to escape (hiding under sheep).
# Answer:
Yes, the plan is good. Getting Cyclops drunk weakens him; blinding him (after) makes Cyclops open the cave (seeking help), and Odysseus’ men escape by hiding under sheep as Cyclops releases them.

### 7. Do you think Odysseus’ lie about his name is part of his plan, or simply a joke? (interpret) part of a plan
# Brief Explanations:
Odysseus’ lie (“My name is Nobody”) is part of his plan. When Cyclops calls for help, he’ll say “Nobody” attacked him, so others ignore him. This tricks Cyclops and prevents outside help, aiding escape.
# Answer:
It is part of his plan. By lying his name is “Nobody,” when Cyclops shouts for help (“Nobody attacked me”), others won’t come, allowing Odysseus to escape without interference.

### 8. What does Odysseus give to Cyclops to drink? (comprehension)
# Brief Explanations:
Odysseus gives Cyclops strong wine (alcoholic drink) to get him drunk, part of his plan to blind and escape.
# Answer:
Odysseus gives Cyclops strong wine (alcoholic drink) to drink.

### 9. How do the men escape from the Cyclop’s cave? (comprehension)
# Brief Explanations:
After blinding Cyclops, Odysseus and his men tie themselves to the undersides of Cyclops’ sheep. When Cyclops releases the sheep to graze, he feels their backs but not the men hidden underneath, allowing them to escape.
# Answer:
The men escape by tying themselves to the undersides of Cyclops’ sheep. Cyclops feels the sheep’s backs (not the men) as he releases them, so the men slip out unnoticed.

### 10. Despite his heroism, which human weaknesses does Odysseus reveal as he sails away?
# Brief Explanations:
As he sails away from Cyclops, Odysseus reveals pride (hubris) by shouting his real name to Cyclops, risking revenge (Cyclops then curses him, prolonging his journey). This shows his human weakness of arrogance, despite his heroism.
# Answer:
Odysseus reveals pride (hubris) by shouting his real name to Cyclops as he sails away, risking Cyclops’ revenge (and prolonging his journey), showing arrogance as a human weakness.

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1. What are the qualities of an epic hero?

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2. Which act led to an epic journey? (comprehension) having a son