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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I (Chapter One - Chapter Five).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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.

3. Which uncle of Circe's is punished brutally by Zeus?
(a) Poseidon.
(b) Prometheus.
(c) Oceanus.
(d) Apollo.

4. Who is the king of all gods and men?
(a) Helios.
(b) Poseidon.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Oceanus.

5. Who is Circe's father?
(a) Odysseus.
(b) Zeus.
(c) Hermes.
(d) Helios.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the fisherman who becomes a god spurn Circe in favor of?

2. Where does Perses go shortly after Pasiphae's wedding?

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

4. What game does Helios habitually play?

5. What does Circe take from her father in Chapter 2 in a small act of defiance?

(see the answer key)

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