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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. Why is Circe's mother unhappy with Pasiphae's husband?
(a) He is mortal.
(b) He is ugly.
(c) There is a prophecy that he will die young.
(d) He is poor.

2. How long does Odysseus ask Circe to stay on Aiaia?
(a) 1 month.
(b) 6 months.
(c) 3 years.
(d) 10 years.

3. What is Penelope's reason for wanting to come to Aiaia?
(a) She wants to kill Circe.
(b) She wants to learn witchcraft.
(c) She knows Circe has barred the gods, especially Athena, from reaching the island and she wants to protect Telemachus.
(d) She wants to raise her husband's spirit from the dead.

4. What does Hermes tell Circe about her voice that she has never heard before?
(a) That her voice is similar to those of mortals.
(b) That her voice can speak in many different languages.
(c) That her voice is the most beautiful music in the world.
(d) That her voice is only a whisper.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the leader of the first ship that comes to Aiaia in Chapter 9?

2. Who is Circe's father?

3. How long does Aeetes tell Circe he has had his powers?

4. How do Penelope and Circe act towards one another when Penelope first comes to Aiaia?

5. Which sea god had Odysseus incurred the wrath of?

(see the answer key)

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