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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV (Chapter Sixteen - Chapter Twenty).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who gives Odysseus the gift of the contrary winds to speed his way on the ship?
(a) Poseidon.
(b) King Aeolus.
(c) Daedalus.
(d) Icarus.

2. Which of Odysseus's men likes to sleep on Circe's roof?
(a) Paris.
(b) Asher.
(c) Dan.
(d) Elpenor.

3. How does Circe change the mortal fisherman into a god?
(a) She uses sacred shells from Poseidon.
(b) She uses flowers drenched in divine blood.
(c) She uses enchanted yarn from a divine cloak.
(d) She uses ancient scrolls and teaches herself spoken charms.

4. Where is Odysseus from?
(a) Rome.
(b) Syracuse.
(c) Ithaca.
(d) Egypt.

5. What is the reaction of the gods and nymphs who know Scylla after her transformation?
(a) They are gossipy and gleeful.
(b) They are suspicious.
(c) They are angry.
(d) They are devastated.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the last thing Perses says to Circe before he leaves?

2. Why does Circe suspect the goddess of childbirth does not come when she calls her?

3. What kindness does Circe do for her uncle who is punished in Chapter 2?

4. Who killed Ariadne?

5. Which goddess comes to demand that Circe give her son to her so he can be killed?

(see the answer key)

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