Question

excerpt from chapter 9 in excerpts from the odyssey by homer
book 9
the cyclops
we lit a fire, made an offering to the gods, helped ourselves to some of the cheeses, and when we had eaten, sat down in the cave to await his arrival. at last he came up, shepherding his flocks and carrying a huge bundle of dry wood to burn at supper - time. with a great crash he threw this down inside the cavern, giving us such a fright that we hastily retreated to an inner recess. meanwhile he drove some of his fat flock into the wider part of the cave - all the ones he was milking - the rams and he - goats he left out of doors in the walled yard. he then picked up a huge stone, with which he closed the entrance. it was a mighty stone, with which he closed the entrance. it was a mighty stone, which twelve four - wheeled wagons could not shift

1. once the giant and the animals are inside the cave, what is the first thing the giant does?

a he milks the animals and makes cheese.
b he closes the entrance with a huge stone.
c he begins to prepare his own supper.
d he starts a fire and discovers the men.

Explanation:

The text says "He then picked up a huge stone, with which he closed the entrance." This indicates that after driving the animals in, the first action is closing the entrance with a stone.

Answer:

B. He closes the entrance with a huge stone.