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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 13, Ino's Veil.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Ulysses tricked into believing his men are eating in Section 11?
(a) Cow.
(b) Stag.
(c) Rabbit.
(d) Wild pig.

2. What does Ulysses hold Eurylochus and Perimedes responsible for?
(a) Guarding the ship.
(b) Hunting for food.
(c) The safety of the sun-cattle.
(d) Collecting water.

3. How many Hellenes does Polyphemus eat?
(a) Five.
(b) None.
(c) One.
(d) Two.

4. What is unique about the rocks that Ulysses' ship encounters in Section 9?
(a) The rocks float.
(b) The rocks fly.
(c) The rocks are liquid.
(d) The rocks glow.

5. Who is Ino?
(a) A mermaid.
(b) A goddess.
(c) A sorceress.
(d) A naiad.

Short Answer Questions

1. What birds does Ulysses catch by pretending to be dead?

2. What do Ulysses' ships carry in their cargo holds instead of food?

3. What is special about Ino's veil?

4. What God is angered by the defeat of Troy?

5. Who is Polyphemus' father?

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