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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (Chapter Six - Chapter Ten).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What great danger does Circe lead the sailors through on the way to Crete?
(a) She leads them past the mermaids.
(b) She leads them past the sirens.
(c) She leads them past Scylla's ravenous jaws.
(d) She leads them past the kraken.

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

3. What does Aeetes tell Circe about that he thinks there is great potential power in in Chapter 3?
(a) Weapons.
(b) Pharmaka.
(c) The ocean waves.
(d) Good food.

4. Who is Circe's grandfather?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Oceanus.
(c) Poseidon.
(d) Kronos.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Circe's brother tell Helios about Circe's powers of witchcraft?

2. What does Hermes tell Circe about her voice that she has never heard before?

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

4. How does Circe change the mortal fisherman into a god?

5. What is Circe's greatest gift in her spells?

(see the answer key)

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