1. How long did it take Odysseus to return home from the Trojan War?
10 years

2. According to Google Maps, how long should this trip have taken?
This trip should have taken about 2 weeks according to google maps.

3. According to archeological evidence, when did the Trojan War occur?
12th century BCE.

4. When did Homer compose The Odyssey?
8 century BCE.

5. What is the definition of “epic poem”?
A long narrative poem on a serious subject written in a grand or elevated style center on a larger than life hero.

6. Who is Odysseus’ wife?
Penelope

7. Who is Odysseus’ son?

 Telamockes.

8. What happens in the cave of the Cyclops?
odysseus and his men sneak into the cave and eat the cyclopes goat cheese and then the cyclopes starts eating the men but then Odysseus gets the cyclops drunk and spears his eyes with fire.

9. Is Odysseus a hero? Why or why not?
yes because the wisdom goddess believes in him.
10. What is considered one of the most beautiful lines in all of Homer?
And so she to rejoice her gaze upon her husband her white arms around him prices though forever 

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