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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V (Chapter Twenty One - Chapter Twenty Three).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Odysseus die?
(a) Telemachus stabs him with a knife.
(b) He drowns by accident.
(c) Telegonus shoots him with a bow and arrow.
(d) Telegonus accidentally pierces him with Trygon's tail.

2. Which sea god had Odysseus incurred the wrath of?
(a) Oceanus.
(b) Tythus.
(c) Poseidon.
(d) Glaucos.

3. What does Penelope ask Circe for so she can mourn for her husband?
(a) A ship of pigs to send to Ithaca.
(b) A tin of spiders.
(c) A special mourning song.
(d) A black cloak.

4. What does Pasiphae tell Circe unites them in Chapter 11?
(a) They both love the same kind of men.
(b) They both want to overthrow Zeus.
(c) They both want more children.
(d) They both loathe their family.

5. What does Daedalus give Circe as a gift?
(a) A jewel.
(b) A scythe.
(c) A ship.
(d) A loom.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes to look for Medea and Jason shortly after they leave Aiaia in Chapter 13?

2. Who is Daedalus's son?

3. What prophecy does Hermes tell Circe about herself?

4. How does Daedalus feel about his role in bringing the Minotaur to the world?

5. What is Penelope's reason for wanting to come to Aiaia?

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