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

2. Who is killed on earth habitually for getting the movements of the sun wrong?
(a) Wives.
(b) Astronomers.
(c) Priests.
(d) Children.

3. What is the last thing Perses says to Circe before he leaves?
(a) At least he will not have to hear her voice anymore.
(b) She should practice her witchcraft to take revenge on the family.
(c) She should go talk to Poseidon to become free.
(d) He loves her very much.

4. Where does Perses go shortly after Pasiphae's wedding?
(a) Persia.
(b) Rome.
(c) Asia.
(d) Egypt.

5. What does Scylla transform into as a result of Circe's slipping herbs in her bath water?
(a) A snake.
(b) A terrible sea monster with tentacles.
(c) A toad.
(d) A turtle.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What flower does Circe want the most that grows on Aiaia?

3. What is Circe's father's hall made out of?

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

5. What game does Helios habitually play?

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