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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. How is the foliage of the tree Ulysses climbs described?

2. With how many ships does Ulysses set sail?

3. What animal do the Greeks sacrifice to the Gods?

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

5. In Section 3, what does Ulysses carry to his ship even though he is tired?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Ulysses resist attacking the island village that his men spot from their ships?

2. Who are the Ciconians?

3. What do Eurylochus and his men discover at the castle?

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

5. What mistake does Ulysses make once he and his men are safely on their ship having escaped Polyphemus?

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

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

8. What is the lotus-flower?

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

10. Who is Morpheus? Who are his family members?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Foreshadowing is a technique repeatedly used throughout the novel. Discuss Evslin's use of foreshadowing and how it affects the narrative in The Adventures of Ulysses.

Essay Topic 2

Poseidon continually hinders Ulysses' journey, while Athene continually helps it. Write an essay comparing and contrasting the roles of Poseidon and Athene in The Adventures of Ulysses.

Essay Topic 3

The Adventures of Ulysses is an epic novel. Discuss the characteristics of an epic novel and why The Adventures of Ulysses is an example of one.

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