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What did the men want to do instead of sailing for home?
What did the men want to do instead of sailing for home?
- Explore the unknown waters
- Seek revenge on the Kikonees
- Stay and drink from the great casks of wine (correct)
- Prepare for another plunder
What caused the fleet to be pushed off course?
What caused the fleet to be pushed off course?
- A sudden storm from the south
- A north wind stirred up by Zeus (correct)
- A whirlpool near the harbor
- The fleet lost its direction
What effect did the fruit from the lotus plant have on the men?
What effect did the fruit from the lotus plant have on the men?
- Made them forget all their cares and homes (correct)
- Enhanced their strength and willpower
- Caused them to fall into a deep sleep
- Made them more homesick
What did the Kikonees do after their city was sacked?
What did the Kikonees do after their city was sacked?
How did the fleet escape from the land of the Lotus Eaters?
How did the fleet escape from the land of the Lotus Eaters?
Flashcards
Sailors' plan instead of home
Sailors' plan instead of home
Stay and drink wine from large barrels.
Fleet's detour cause
Fleet's detour cause
Strong north wind from Zeus.
Lotus fruit effect
Lotus fruit effect
Made men forget home and cares.
Kikonees' revenge
Kikonees' revenge
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Fleet's Lotus Eater escape
Fleet's Lotus Eater escape
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