n Book 9 of The Odyssey, why do the other Cyclopes not come to the aid of Polyphemus?
A. They all dislike him.
B. They are afraid that they, too, will be hurt.
C. They do not believe anyone is hurting him.
D. They think that he is pretending to be hurt.
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Question

n Book 9 of The Odyssey, why do the other Cyclopes not come to the aid of Polyphemus? 
	A.	They all dislike him.
	B.	They are afraid that they, too, will be hurt.
	C.	They do not believe anyone is hurting him.
	D.	They think that he is pretending to be hurt.
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therealmeeeee · Answer

The Odyssey, the other Cyclopes not come to the aid of Polyphemus is beacuse A. They all dislike him.

anonymous · Answer

it is A

anonymous · Answer

C. Our hero introduces himself as "nobody." So when Polyphemus says "nobody's killing me" the others leave. Initially, however, they come to his aid.

anonymous · Answer

Sites that support my response: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Why_do_the_other_Cyclops_fail_to_help_Polyphemus_when_they_respond_to_his_cries_for_help_in_the_Story_the_Cyclops?#slide=4 ; http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/odyssey/section5.rhtml ; and I've read the book many times.