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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3, The Lotus-Eaters.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do Ulysses' men sleep in Libya?
(a) In a town square.
(b) In a field.
(c) Within a jungle.
(d) On the shore.

2. Who is Aeolus?
(a) Poseidon's son.
(b) Ares' son.
(c) Zeus' son.
(d) Athene's son.

3. In Section 3, what does Ulysses carry to his ship even though he is tired?
(a) Livestock.
(b) Barrels of wine.
(c) Golden treasure.
(d) His men.

4. How does Morpheus interfere with the Hellenes' dreams?
(a) Morpheus makes their dreams never ending.
(b) Morpheus appears in their dreams to give them information.
(c) Morpheus turns their sweet dreams into nightmares.
(d) Morpheus turns their nightmares to sweet dreams.

5. To whom does Eris intend to award the fruit at the wedding she attends uninvited?
(a) The smartest of the Goddesses.
(b) The most powerful of the Goddesses.
(c) The most popular of the Goddesses.
(d) The fairest of the Goddesses.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is referred to as "a little death" by Hypnos?

2. Who is Hypnos?

3. What do Ulysses' ships carry in their cargo holds instead of food?

4. What does Ulysses do to stop the attacking villagers from following his men?

5. What does Aeolus send to set Ulysses' ships off course?

(see the answer key)

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