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Questions 1-5 of 28:

1.

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)

She is slain by Artemis.

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

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

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

2.

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

Pasiphaë.

Orestes.

Aeëtes.

Perses.

3.

In Chapter Two, Circe narrates two myths from antiquity; the former relates to the fall of the titans, and the latter to the gift of fire bequeathed to humans. What is the name of the god who gives humans this gift? (from Chapters One, Two, and Three)

Prometheus.

Peleus.

Proteus.

Epimetheus.

4.

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)

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.

Locks the Minotaur deep in a labyrinth under Crete.

5.

At the end of Chapter Twenty Four, Telegonus sets sail. For what reason does he leave Aiaia? (from Chapters Twenty Two, Twenty Three, and Twenty Four)

To rule Ithaca and found a new lineage of Greek people.

To explore the world and visit new cities.

To explore the world and then settle down in Ithaca, where he will rule.

To establish a new city and found a new lineage of Greek people.

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