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Questions 1-5 of 28:

1.

Chapter Three ends with Circe observing an object which will have significance on the next few years of her life. What is this object? (from Chapters One, Two, and Three)

Prometheus' remains.

A cloak.

A conch shell.

A boat.

2.

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.

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.

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

3.

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)

Removes the Minotaur's aggressive behaviors.

Locks the Minotaur deep in a labyrinth under Crete.

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

Calms the Minotaur for three out of four seasons.

4.

In Chapter Seventeen, Odysseus departs to continue along the journey fate has set before him. Before he goes, something ominous happens to his crew which makes him remark that the gods have control of his life once more. What is the ominous event? (from Chapter Sixteen, Seventeen, and Eighteen)

His ship is pillaged.

Elphenor's death.

His ship catches fire.

Ajax's death.

5.

In Chapter Twenty Two, Penelope reveals why she has come to Aiaia, following the death of her husband. What reason does she cite? (from Chapters Twenty Two, Twenty Three, and Twenty Four)

She worries Athena will claim Telemachus and drive him mad.

She worries Athena will, in her rage, kill Telemachus.

She worries Athena will marry Telemachus.

She worries Athena will, in her rage, kill Penelope.

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