Question

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why did odysseus have to rescue his men from the lotus-eaters?
a. because they were lured to sleep by the natives
b. because they did not want to return home
c. because they fell in love with the tribes women
d. because they stole the sheep of the tribe

Explanation:

In the story of Odysseus and the Lotus - eaters, when Odysseus' men ate the lotus fruit, they lost their desire to return home and wanted to stay with the Lotus - eaters. Option A is incorrect as there was no luring to sleep. Option C is incorrect as there was no falling in love with the tribe's women. Option D is incorrect as they did not steal the tribe's sheep. Only option B matches the situation where the men did not want to return home after eating the lotus.

Answer:

B. Because they did not want to return home