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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. What does Helios say when Circe confesses that it was she who transformed Scylla?
(a) Helios does not believe Circe is powerful enough to have transformed Scylla.
(b) Helios tells Circe to go and practice her witchcraft more.
(c) Helios congratulates Circe on her power.
(d) Helios tells Circe he is saddened that her power has surpassed his.

2. What does Telegonus tell Odysseus before Odysseus dies?
(a) That he will throw himself into the River Styx.
(b) That he will avenge his father's death.
(c) That he has come to steal his treasure and marry his wife.
(d) That he is his son Telegonus from the goddess Circe.

3. Who does Telemachus tell Circe is the current king of Crete in Chapter 23?
(a) Leukos.
(b) Paris.
(c) Minos.
(d) Perses.

4. What does Circe's brother tell Helios about Circe's powers of witchcraft?
(a) Circe's brother tells Helios that she means to destroy Helios with her powers.
(b) Circe's brother tells Helios he taught Circe all she knows.
(c) Circe's brother tells Helios that her powers are real and that he has similar ones.
(d) Circe's brother tells Helios to burn Circe out of existence for lying.

5. Who killed Ariadne?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Artemis.
(c) Ares.
(d) Hermes.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the reaction of the gods and nymphs who know Scylla after her transformation?

3. Who is Odysseus's wife?

4. What is Telegonus most desperate to know about from Circe as he grows up?

5. Who does Odysseus mistakenly think Telemachus is?

(see the answer key)

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