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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 12, Calypso.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Aeolus send to set Ulysses' ships off course?
(a) A storm.
(b) A whirlpool.
(c) A tidal wave.
(d) A gale.

2. How does Aeolus recognize Ulysses' name?
(a) From tales of the Trojan war.
(b) Ulysses and Aeolus have met before.
(c) From tales Aeolus has heard from his father.
(d) The gods have warned Aeolus about Ulysses.

3. What is Ulysses hopeful of as he and his men sail away from Tartarus?
(a) That he will find more provisions for his men.
(b) That he can avoid the tragedies he has been warned about.
(c) That he will soon be home.
(d) That the gods will help him from now on.

4. What color are the skies in Section 9?
(a) Black.
(b) Red.
(c) Grey.
(d) Blue.

5. How many ships are destroyed by the giants?
(a) Two.
(b) One.
(c) None.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is sent to Ogygia to tell Calypso to release Ulysses?

2. What does Calypso claim to have turned Ulysses into when she saw him fall from his raft?

3. What does Ulysses hold Eurylochus and Perimedes responsible for?

4. To whom does Eris intend to award the fruit at the wedding she attends uninvited?

5. What is the name of the island Ulysses lands on in Section 6?

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