Why Does Odysseus Refuse the Advice of His Men When

question 19

Multiple Choice

Why does Odysseus refuse the advice of his men when they suggest that they leave the Cyclops' cave before its occupant returns?

• A) Odysseus wants to try to recruit whoever lives in the cave for his crew
• B) Odysseus wants to see the owner and the gifts he might offer
• C) It is night, and they should not try to return in the dark
• D) They are lost, and will need directions from a native of the island to find their way back to the ship

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