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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 9, The Wandering Rocks.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To where does Circe tell Ulysses he must travel?
(a) Thrinacia
(b) Tartarus.
(c) Crete.
(d) Hades.

2. What animal does Ulysses kill to eat in Section 7?
(a) A rabbit.
(b) A horse.
(c) A wild pig.
(d) A stag.

3. What is attracted to the treasures unloaded from the ships in the Greek's retreat?
(a) Naiads.
(b) Pirates.
(c) Mermaids.
(d) Sharks.

4. What do the rocks in Section 9 prevent Ulysses and his crew from doing?
(a) Sailing to the south sea.
(b) Docking at an island.
(c) Sailing to the east.
(d) Sailing to the north.

5. What is the island that Ulysses lands his ship on in Section 4 like?
(a) Foggy and cold.
(b) Mountainous.
(c) A flat barren plain.
(d) Covered in thick jungle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Polyphemus pray will happen to Ulysses?

2. What is Ulysses hopeful of as he and his men sail away from Tartarus?

3. Who offers himself as a sacrifice to appease the Gods in Section 2?

4. After leaving the Island with the giants, which direction do Ulysses and his men sail?

5. How does Ulysses handicap Polyphemus?

(see the answer key)

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