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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 10, The Sirens & Scylla and Charybdis.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of his crewmembers does Ulysses accidentally kill?
(a) Eumaeus.
(b) Perimedas.
(c) Elpenor.
(d) Eurylochus.

2. Who is named the judge of Eris's contest amongst the Goddesses?
(a) Paris.
(b) Zeus.
(c) Heracles.
(d) Midas.

3. What form does the monster Charybdis take?
(a) A whirlpool.
(b) A serpent.
(c) A giant.
(d) A tempest.

4. Why can Aeolus not grant Ulysses a second favor?
(a) Aeolus has no more magic left.
(b) Aeolus does not trust Ulysses' men.
(c) Ulysses broke his promise to Aeolus.
(d) The Gods detest Ulysses.

5. What direction do Ulysses' ships sail in Section 5?
(a) North.
(b) East.
(c) South.
(d) West.

Short Answer Questions

1. What bird do the Hellenes follow from their ship in Section 8?

2. Who exiled the Cyclops monsters from Olympus to live on the island?

3. Where does Pulyphemus trap the Hellenes?

4. What does Aeolus ask Ulysses for when he greets him on the island?

5. What does Polyphemus pray will happen to Ulysses?

(see the answer key)

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