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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. Where must Odysseus pass by on his way back to Ithaca?
(a) Rome.
(b) Thrinakia.
(c) Crete.
(d) Egypt.

2. What does Penelope ask Circe for so she can mourn for her husband?
(a) A ship of pigs to send to Ithaca.
(b) A black cloak.
(c) A tin of spiders.
(d) A special mourning song.

3. What does Aeetes tell Circe about that he thinks there is great potential power in in Chapter 3?
(a) The ocean waves.
(b) Pharmaka.
(c) Weapons.
(d) Good food.

4. What is Circe's father's hall made out of?
(a) White Marble.
(b) Mirrors.
(c) Black obsidian.
(d) Golden threads.

5. Who marries Minos, son of Zeus?
(a) Pasiphae.
(b) Athena.
(c) Circe.
(d) Perses.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kindness does Circe do for her uncle who is punished in Chapter 2?

2. What does Circe expect the gods to do to her once they find out she has practiced transformation spells?

3. Who is the great craftsman that Circe catches a glimpse of at Pasiphae's wedding?

4. Who is the leader of the first ship that comes to Aiaia in Chapter 9?

5. What does Odysseus ask of Circe before they sleep together?

(see the answer key)

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