What is the verb phrase in the sentence "all the members on the team were getting ready for the game" ?

While looking at ads on a professional job site, justin saw this job posting: "the employee should have a degree in human behavior and at least 5 years experience in behavioral modifications. we are also looking for an employee who is good at crisis divergence. typically employees will spend a lot of time supporting others."

How did the english teacher ponyboy? the outsiders

What inferences can be made about odysseus based on his choice to stay and see the cyclops?