Question

but on the spot i told them: back, and quickly! out to sea again! my men were mutinous, fools, on stores of wine. sheep after sheep they butchered by the surf, and shambling cattle, feasting, - while fugitives went inland, running to call to arms the main force of cicones. the men ignore odysseus because they want to party. they face terrible consequences as a result. what does this say about greek attitudes and values? check all that apply: an effective leader knows what is best. relaxation is important, and taking a break from duty is sometimes necessary. people from other places are not trustworthy. stealing cattle is a terrible offense. obedience and self - control are positive traits.

Explanation:

• Odysseus, as a leader, gives a command. His men ignore it. In Greek values, an effective leader (like Odysseus) is seen as knowing what is best (his command was for their safety).
• The men's action of ignoring the command (stealing cattle - which was a bad act as per Greek ethics) leads to consequences. Stealing cattle (a valuable resource) was a terrible offense in Greek - like societies which relied on livestock.
• The men lack obedience (to their leader) and self - control (they give in to the temptation of partying and stealing). In Greek values, obedience to authority (like a leader) and self - control (not giving in to base desires) were positive traits.
• There is no indication in the text about relaxation being important (they are not taking a break in a proper, allowed way) or people from other places not being trustworthy (the focus is on the men's actions, not outsiders).

Answer:

An effective leader knows what is best.
Stealing cattle is a terrible offense.
Obedience and self - control are positive traits.