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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 6, Cannibal Beach.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Polyphemus pray will happen to Ulysses?
(a) That he will die at sea.
(b) That he will be blinded.
(c) That he will wander many years before returning home.
(d) That he will be betrayed by those he trusts.

2. Where do the villagers gather to organize an attack on the Hellenes?
(a) In the hills.
(b) In a hut.
(c) At the coast.
(d) By a river.

3. How many Greeks from each ship are killed when the villagers in Section 2 are attacking?
(a) Ten.
(b) Thirteen.
(c) Six.
(d) None.

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

5. What does Aeolus ask Ulysses for when he greets him on the island?
(a) A sacrifice.
(b) A song.
(c) A story.
(d) A gift.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ulysses dream of in Libya?

2. How does Morpheus interfere with the Hellenes' dreams?

3. How is the island Ulysses lands on in Section 6 described?

4. How many men are in each of Ulysses' ships?

5. In Section 3, what does Ulysses carry to his ship even though he is tired?

(see the answer key)

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