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

2. What is the Cyclops?
(a) A monster with one eye.
(b) A monster two heads.
(c) A monster with the head of a bull.
(d) A monster with hair made of serpents.

3. How is Ulysses warned he would find his son upon his return home?
(a) Suffering illness.
(b) Lost at sea.
(c) Being held captive.
(d) Dead.

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

5. Into what does Circe's spell turn Ulysses' men?
(a) Dogs.
(b) Pigs.
(c) Cows.
(d) Crows.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Sirens enchant men with?

2. What does Ulysses offer to Polyphemus so that he can better enjoy his dinner?

3. What does Ulysses awake upon in Section 12?

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

5. What is referred to as "a little death" by Hypnos?

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