Polyphemus Quiz

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1. Who was the mother of Polyphemus?

   1. Galatea
   2. Calypso
   3. Thoosa
   4. Circe
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   Answer: Thoosa

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2. What false name did Odysseus give to Polyphemus?

   1. None
   2. Nobody
   3. No Man
   4. No One
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   Answer: Nobody

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3. What did Polyphemus crush Acis with?

   1. A fallen tree
   2. A great rock
   3. A pillar
   4. A bronze weapon
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   Answer: A great rock

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4. In which book of the Odyssey does the story of Polyphemus appear?

   1. Book 5
   2. Book 9
   3. Book 12
   4. Book 15
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   Answer: Book 9

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5. What did the other Cyclopes believe was causing Polyphemus's pain?

   1. A rival Cyclops
   2. A god
   3. A mortal warrior
   4. A sea monster
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   Answer: A god

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6. What animals did Polyphemus keep in his cave?

   1. Sheep and goats
   2. Donkeys and pigs
   3. Cattle and horses
   4. Oxen and mules
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   Answer: Sheep and goats

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7. Who did Galatea love, causing Polyphemus to become jealous?

   1. Odysseus
   2. Poseidon
   3. Acis
   4. Laertes
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   Answer: Acis

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8. In other myths, what did the Cyclopes make for Zeus?

   1. Chariots
   2. Thunderbolts
   3. Swords
   4. Shields
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   Answer: Thunderbolts

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