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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Daedalus feel about his role in bringing the Minotaur to the world?
(a) Elated.
(b) Proud.
(c) Guilty.
(d) Resigned.

3. What does Helios say must be done with Circe because of the way she used her powers?
(a) She will receive the same punishment as Prometheus.
(b) She is banished to an island in exile.
(c) She will be forced to change others into monsters.
(d) She is sentenced to live under the sea all her days with Trygon.

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

5. What does Circe's brother tell Helios about Circe's powers of witchcraft?
(a) Circe's brother tells Helios to burn Circe out of existence for lying.
(b) Circe's brother tells Helios that she means to destroy Helios with her powers.
(c) Circe's brother tells Helios he taught Circe all she knows.
(d) Circe's brother tells Helios that her powers are real and that he has similar ones.

6. Why are monsters a boon to gods?
(a) Because they kill more people to send to the underworld.
(b) Because they cause people to pray to the gods more.
(c) Because they have to pay tribute to the gods.
(d) Because they highlight how beautiful gods are with their own ugliness.

7. What does Circe take from her father in Chapter 2 in a small act of defiance?
(a) A sword with rubies.
(b) A beautiful necklace.
(c) A golden bowl.
(d) A dagger with an ivory haft.

8. Where is Medea traveling to when she leaves Aiaia?
(a) Crete.
(b) Rome.
(c) Iolcos.
(d) Egypt.

9. What does Odysseus ask of Circe before they sleep together?
(a) A promise that she would set his men free.
(b) For her to give him the powerful amulet around her neck.
(c) An oath by the River Styx that she would not hurt him.
(d) A promise that she would give him all her treasure.

10. What was Jason trying to obtain from Medea's father?
(a) The arc of the covenant.
(b) The sword in the stone.
(c) The golden fleece.
(d) The golden goblet.

11. What is the first animal Circe calls to her?
(a) A lion.
(b) A snake.
(c) A tiger.
(d) A turtle.

12. Who is Circe's mother?
(a) Thythus.
(b) Athena.
(c) Perse.
(d) Pasiphae.

13. How does Circe try to change Scylla back to herself in Chapter 9?
(a) With the strongest drugs she has.
(b) By apologizing.
(c) By reasoning with her.
(d) With an ancient transformation song.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is killed on earth habitually for getting the movements of the sun wrong?

2. What is wrong with the sailors Aeetes brings with him to Aiaia?

3. Who comes to visit Circe after she confesses about transforming Scylla?

4. Who kills the Minotaur?

5. Who is Circe's father?

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