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Questions 1-5 of 28:

1.

In Chapter Three, which of Circe's siblings gets married? (from Chapters One, Two, and Three)

Perses.

Orestes.

Pasiphaë.

Aeëtes.

2.

In Chapter Eleven, Circe casts a spell upon the Minotaur in order to make it placid. What does this spell do? (from Chapters Ten, Eleven, and Twelve)

Locks the Minotaur deep in a labyrinth under Crete.

Calms the Minotaur for three out of four seasons.

Removes the Minotaur's aggressive behaviors.

Makes the Minotaur gentle during any night which does not have a full moon.

3.

In Chapter Twelve, Circe learns about the fate of the Minotaur since she left Crete. Hermes tells her that the Minotaur was killed thanks to Theseus and the princess Ariadne. What happens to Ariadne, following the death of the monster? (from Chapters Ten, Eleven, and Twelve)

Theseus takes her back to Athens and the two get married.

She is slain by Artemis.

She takes her own life because the monster was her brother, and his death makes her grieve.

She is claimed by Dionysus as bride and, while sleeping one night, is slain by Artemis.

4.

In Chapter One, Miller reveals what the name, Circe, means. What definition does Miller give? (from Chapters One, Two, and Three)

Helen.

Hawk.

Hermit.

Helmet.

5.

In Chapter Twenty, Circe allows her son to sail to Ithaca after giving him a special weapon. What is the weapon? (from Chapters Nineteen, Twenty, and Twenty One)

Trygon's tail.

The horn of the Minotaur.

An enchanted poisonous spear.

Scylla's fang.

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