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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4, The Cyclops' Cave.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ulysses dream of in Libya?
(a) His disastrous journey.
(b) His mother.
(c) Poseidon.
(d) His victory in Troy.

2. How does Ulysses handicap Polyphemus?
(a) Ulysses binds Polyphemus' feet.
(b) Ulysses stabs Polyphemus in the stomach.
(c) Ulysses blinds Polyphemus.
(d) Ulysses cuts off Polyphemus' arms.

3. Who is Hypnos?
(a) Morpheus' brother.
(b) Morpheus' servant.
(c) Morpheus' father.
(d) Morpheus' enemy.

4. What fruit does Eris bring with her to the wedding she attends uninvited?
(a) A lemon.
(b) A passion fruit.
(c) A pear.
(d) An apple.

5. In Section 3, what does Ulysses carry to his ship even though he is tired?
(a) His men.
(b) Barrels of wine.
(c) Livestock.
(d) Golden treasure.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What animal do the Greeks sacrifice to the Gods?

3. Where do Ulysses' men sleep in Libya?

4. With how many ships does Ulysses set sail?

5. What does Ulysses do to stop the attacking villagers from following his men?

(see the answer key)

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