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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Calypso say Ulysses is in time for when waking up in Ogygia the second time?
(a) The wedding of Ulysses' wife.
(b) Ulysses' wedding feast.
(c) Ulysses' funeral.
(d) Ulysses' welcoming party.

3. In which direction do Ulysses and his men sail at the beginning of Section 8?
(a) North.
(b) West.
(c) East.
(d) South.

4. What plant does Ulysses rest amongst after reaching land in Section 13?
(a) Wheat.
(b) Ferns.
(c) Reeds.
(d) Grass.

5. What is the only animal Ulysses' men hunt successfully in Thrinacia?
(a) Wild pigs.
(b) Rabbits.
(c) Stags.
(d) Bears.

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

7. What does Ulysses know he will encounter by heading toward Thrinacia?
(a) Mermaids.
(b) Monsters.
(c) Bad weather.
(d) Geographical obstacles.

8. What is Ulysses tricked into believing his men are eating in Section 11?
(a) Stag.
(b) Cow.
(c) Rabbit.
(d) Wild pig.

9. How does the color of the sky affect Ulysses' mood in Section 9?
(a) Ulysses becomes fearful.
(b) Ulysses becomes vengeful.
(c) Ulysses' spirits are dampened.
(d) Ulysses' spirits are lifted.

10. What special ability does Calypso have?
(a) Calypso can control the tides.
(b) Calypso can communicate telepathically.
(c) Calypso can see the past and future.
(d) Calypso can control peoples' minds.

11. What do the Sirens enchant men with?
(a) Their eyes.
(b) Their appearances.
(c) Their perfume.
(d) Their voices.

12. What demand is being made on Penelope in Ithaca?
(a) To choose a husband.
(b) To give up her fortune.
(c) To leave her castle.
(d) To choose a wife for her son.

13. How is Ulysses instructed to return Ino's veil to her?
(a) Take it to Mount Olympus.
(b) Ulysses is told not to return it.
(c) Throw it back into the water.
(d) Send it back to her with a gull.

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

15. What does Ulysses hold Eurylochus and Perimedes responsible for?
(a) Hunting for food.
(b) Guarding the ship.
(c) Collecting water.
(d) The safety of the sun-cattle.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Teiresias?

2. What are the Hellenes instructed not to eat by Teiresias?

3. How old is Nausicaa?

4. Who is Ulysses' mother?

5. What does Elpenor instruct Ulysses to avoid so that he does not lose his entire crew?

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