Read the passage.
story adapted from The Odyssey, BOOX IX
by Homer
The cave had looked like a promising place, awash with food and drink aplenty. It was empty, so Odysseus
suggested that they wait for its owner to return, hoping for a hospitable inhabitant. The soldiers advised against
this, but Odysseus insisted. Not long after, they discovered that their host was the quite inhospitable Cyclops,
who proceeded to trap them in the cave by blocking the entrance with an enormous rock.
Many of Odysseus's men had suggested ending the beast's life, but that would leave them trapped in the cave.
Even if they all worked together, they would not have the strength to remove the boulder from the cave's
opening.
For the past few days, Odysseus had observed the one-eyed monster. He had noticed that every morning, the
Cyclops removed the rock from the cave's opening to let out his flock of sheep before replacing it to keep
Odysseus and his men confined inside.
What can be inferred about the story adapted from BOOK IX from The Odyssey?
The Cyclops forgives Odysseus for hurting him.
The Cyclops has incredible
strength.
Odysseus's men do not appreciate him.
The gods enjoy the battle between the Cyclops and Odysseus.
