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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (Chapter Eleven - Chapter Fifteen).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does the fisherman who becomes a god spurn Circe in favor of?
(a) Athena.
(b) Pasiphae.
(c) Perse.
(d) Scylla.

2. What does Circe's brother do to help her heal?
(a) He gives her a mirror to reflect the sun on her skin, which helps her heal.
(b) He gives her a pill to swallow, which helps her skin heal.
(c) He gives her a salve and utters a spell to help her skin heal.
(d) He gives her a flower to rub on her skin.

3. What does Odysseus ask of Circe before they sleep together?
(a) A promise that she would give him all her treasure.
(b) An oath by the River Styx that she would not hurt him.
(c) A promise that she would set his men free.
(d) For her to give him the powerful amulet around her neck.

4. What does the leader of the sailors do to Circe in Chapter 14?
(a) Steals her finest bowls.
(b) Rapes her.
(c) Slaughters her animals against her wishes.
(d) Takes her prisoner on his ship.

5. Who comes to Aiaia in Chapter 15 that is different from all other men Circe has met before?
(a) Jason.
(b) Paris.
(c) Daedalus.
(d) Odysseus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Medea cursed when she arrives at Aiaia?

2. What flower does Circe want the most that grows on Aiaia?

3. What does the spell that Circe casts on the Minotaur do?

4. What herb does Odysseus bring to Aiaia with him in Chapter 15?

5. Where does Pasiphae get married?

(see the answer key)

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