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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 12, Calypso.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Section 8, what does the sea slope and narrow to become?
(a) Tartarus.
(b) A passage to Ithaca.
(c) The strait of the Sirens.
(d) The River Styx.

2. How is Ulysses warned he would find his son upon his return home?
(a) Dead.
(b) Lost at sea.
(c) Being held captive.
(d) Suffering illness.

3. What are the Hellenes instructed not to eat by Teiresias?
(a) Fish from Poseidon's ocean.
(b) Wild pigs.
(c) Hyperion's golden cattle.
(d) Fruit offered by maidens.

4. What is Ulysses told that Penelope weaves every day?
(a) A handkerchief.
(b) A rug.
(c) A shroud.
(d) A cloak.

5. Who is sent to Ogygia to tell Calypso to release Ulysses?
(a) Poseidon.
(b) Hermes.
(c) Apollo.
(d) Athene.

Short Answer Questions

1. Through what device does Calypso watch Ulysses' journey?

2. Who is Hyperion?

3. Which of his crewmembers does Ulysses accidentally kill?

4. What does Ulysses send to Ithaca in Section 12 to bring him a report about his wife and son?

5. Where does Ulysses believe he is when he awakes in Section 12?

(see the answer key)

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