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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Into what does Circe's spell turn Ulysses' men?

2. How many ships does Ulysses bring the shore of the island in Section 6?

3. What does the god Ulysses meets give him in order to resist Circe's spell?

4. What do the giants want with Ulysses' men?

5. What happens to the men Ulysses sends to scout out the island in Section 6?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Ulysses climb in Section 6?

2. What plan does Ulysses devise that leads to the Greeks' victory over Troy?

3. How does Polyphemus trap the Hellenes?

4. What does Ulysses dream about while docked in Libya?

5. What is attracted to the baubles thrown from Ulysses' ships in their retreat from the island? Who is angered by this?

6. How does Aeolus recognize Ulysses?

7. What role does greed play in ruining Ulysses' return to Ithaca?

8. Who are the Ciconians?

9. Eris is the Lady of Discord. Explain how she lives up to her title at the wedding of Peleus and Thetis.

10. Why do the ships led by Ulysses quickly begin to run low on food?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ulysses remains loyal to his crew and his wife, and they remain loyal to him. Discuss the theme of loyalty in the novel, The Adventures of Ulysses.

Essay Topic 2

Poseidon, on a number of occasions, tries to put an end to Ulysses' journey and life. Discuss Poseidon as the antagonist of the novel The Adventures of Ulysses.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the two female characters Circe and Calypso.

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