English 9A Book 5

What is Calypso doing when we first see her?

She was singing/ weaving.

What is our first view of Odysseus?

He was sitting still, always crying, he wanted to go home.

How does Calypso view Odysseus.

She wanted to marry him, make him immortal. She was prettier than his wife, but he rejected her so she hates him.

What is Calypso willing to do regarding Odysseus' leaving?

She is willing to supply him, no escort, feed him, bathe him, cloth him. She is doing this because Zeus sent hermes to tell her to release him.

Are Odysseus and Calypso alone on the island?

Yes.

How long does it take for Odysseus to reach Phaiakia?

21 days. 18 days sailing, 3 days swimming.

How long does it take Odysseus to build his raft?

4 days and he left on the 5th.

What causes Odysseus to lose the raft?

Poseidon sent a colossal wave towards his raft and it broke.

What does Ino give Odysseus to save himself.

An immortal scarf/ veil.

How long is Odysseus forced to swim?

3 days, 2 nights.

What happens to Ino' scarf?

It saves him, then he takes it off and throws it in the ocean.

How does the book end?

He found a bunch of leaves and slept at shore.

Did Zeus want to leave at first?

No, he thought Calypso was tricking him.