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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V (Chapter Twenty One - Chapter Twenty Three).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Scylla transform into as a result of Circe's slipping herbs in her bath water?
(a) A turtle.
(b) A toad.
(c) A terrible sea monster with tentacles.
(d) A snake.

2. What does Telegonus point out to Penelope that surprises Circe in Chapter 23?
(a) The different cloud formations in the sky.
(b) The different kinds of lambs on the island.
(c) The formations of the constellations in the clear night.
(d) The plants and herbs that Circe did not know he had noted.

3. What does Hermes tell Circe about her voice that she has never heard before?
(a) That her voice can speak in many different languages.
(b) That her voice is similar to those of mortals.
(c) That her voice is only a whisper.
(d) That her voice is the most beautiful music in the world.

4. How does Circe travel to Aiaia?
(a) In Helios's golden chariot.
(b) By chimney flue.
(c) On an airplane.
(d) By ship.

5. How does Circe try to change Scylla back to herself in Chapter 9?
(a) With an ancient transformation song.
(b) By apologizing.
(c) By reasoning with her.
(d) With the strongest drugs she has.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who finally stops Odysseus's reign of terror on Ithaca?

2. How does Odysseus behave when he finally returns to Ithaca from the wars, according to Telemachus?

3. Who is Daedalus's son?

4. What important task does Telemachus offer to do for Circe in Chapter 23?

5. What was Telemachus's relationship with Odysseus like before Odysseus died?

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