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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. Who offers himself as a sacrifice to appease the Gods in Section 2?

2. How does Aeolus recognize Ulysses' name?

3. Who are the people who live in the village in Section 2?

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

5. How is the island Ulysses lands on in Section 6 described?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to two of Ulysses' ships on the Island of the Racing Sun?

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

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

4. Describe the monsters that inhabit the mountainous island where Ulysses' ship docks.

5. What references does Section 2 make to sacrifices to the Gods?

6. How does Aphrodite plot to win the title of the fairest Goddess?

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

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

9. How does Polyphemus trap the Hellenes?

10. Describe the island Ulysses lands on in Section 6.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Every hero must be honorable. Discuss the theme of honor in the novel The Adventures of Ulysses.

Essay Topic 2

Poseidon continually seeks vengeance from Ulysses after the destruction of Troy. Discuss the theme of vengeance in The Adventures of Ulysses.

Essay Topic 3

Ulysses tries to alter his fate, but one's fate is something decided by the gods and cannot be altered. Discuss the idea of fate in Greek mythology and how Ulysses is affected by his foretold future.

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