today's classwork for Sections 201 and 202

Since I will not be in class with you today, here is your classwork.

Click on The Odyssey (Crash Course/John Green video). (The link is also in the sidebar on my blog.)

Based on your viewing of John Green's video, answer the following questions in your blog.

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

2.     According to Google Maps, how long should this trip have taken?

3.     According to archeological evidence, when did the Trojan War occur?

4.     When did Homer compose The Odyssey?

5.     What is the definition of “epic poem”?

6.     Who is Odysseus’ wife?

7.     Who is Odysseus’ son?

8.     What happens in the cave of the Cyclops?

9.     Is Odysseus a hero? Why or why not?

10.  What is considered one of the most beautiful lines in all of Homer?

You should be able to finish this in class; if you don't, finish it for homework.

Of course, this counts as your blog for today.