Question

Based on his responsed to the cyclops, what can be inferred about odysseus?

Answer 1

Question: Based on his responsed to the cyclops, what can be inferred about odysseus?  

Options:

• A) He has put himself and his men in even more danger.
• B) He is wise leader who will find a safe and quick route to ithaca.
• C) He was forgiven the cyclops for eating his men.
• D) He si a calm man who relies on reason rather than emotion.

Answer: The correct answer is option: A) He has put himself and his men in even more danger.

Explanation: Odysseus shouted in response to the Cyclops that If he could take his life  and time away, he would. He also mentions that he would ''hurl'' him down to hell and that the god of earthquake could not heal the cyclops there. Because of his threats, he puts himself and his men in even more danger.  

Answer 2

D, because Odysseus tells the cyclopes that his name is nobody.