Odysseus' appeal to the cyclops to honor codes of civilized behavior is met by a. cyclops emitting a loud roar then slamming the boulder across the cave opening. b. cyclops expressing contempt for the gods then smashing two greeks heads and eating them. c. cyclops throwing a giant ram across the cave, then demanding that odysseus provide him with vials of wine. d. cyclops ignoring him then milking his ewes as if odysseus and his men weren't there.

B. Cyclops expressing contempt for the gods then smashing two Greeks heads and eating them.

Explanation:

Homer's "The Odyssey" narrates the story of the great hero Odyssey and his journey after the Battle of Troy. His journey took more than ten years, during which he encountered many obstacles and encounters with gods and demi- gods.

In Book IX, Odysseus and his men had came upon the cave of a Cyclops, Polyphemus. As was customary in those times, any host have to extend hospitality to travelers, known or unknown. And when they set out, he should give them gifts, as much as he can manage. But this code of civilized behavior is not followed by the Cyclops, who instead expressed contempt for any of the gods. He also took two of Odysseus's men, dashed their heads with their brains spread everywhere, and ate them.