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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (Chapter Eleven - Chapter Fifteen).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Circe travel to Aiaia?
(a) By chimney flue.
(b) In Helios's golden chariot.
(c) By ship.
(d) On an airplane.

2. What does Aeetes tell Circe at Pasiphae's wedding that stuns her?
(a) He has been condemned to death.
(b) He is becoming an evil sorcerer.
(c) He has been exiled by Helios.
(d) He has been given his own kingdom and is leaving.

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

4. What does Circe's first divine visitor ask of her when he comes to Aiaia in Chapter 8?
(a) To give Circe his son, who is in danger.
(b) To eat from Circe's pantry because he is starving.
(c) To take shelter from Athena's wrath.
(d) To store Apollo's lyre there.

5. What does Helios tell Aeetes he will do to him once he has learned about Aeetes's powers?
(a) The gods will watch him closely in his kingdom.
(b) The gods will banish him.
(c) The gods will give him the same punishment as Prometheus.
(d) The gods will elevate him to stand at Zeus's right hand.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Circe try to convince Medea to do before Medea leaves Aiaia with Jason?

2. Who does Circe have an affair with on Crete?

3. Which god fell in love with Ariadne?

4. Who comes to Aiaia in Chapter 14 that Circe is not happy to see?

5. Which sibling does Circe take on caring for?

(see the answer key)

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