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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 which direction do Ulysses and his men sail at the beginning of Section 8?
(a) East.
(b) South.
(c) West.
(d) North.

2. What bird do the Hellenes follow from their ship in Section 8?
(a) A dove.
(b) A crow.
(c) An eagle.
(d) A gull.

3. What does Ulysses offer to Polyphemus so that he can better enjoy his dinner?
(a) Dessert.
(b) Goat meat.
(c) Water.
(d) Wine.

4. What is the Cyclops?
(a) A monster with the head of a bull.
(b) A monster with one eye.
(c) A monster two heads.
(d) A monster with hair made of serpents.

5. What demand is being made on Penelope in Ithaca?
(a) To leave her castle.
(b) To choose a wife for her son.
(c) To give up her fortune.
(d) To choose a husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ulysses handicap Polyphemus?

2. How many Hellenes does Polyphemus eat?

3. Who is Ulysses' mother?

4. What is the island that Ulysses lands his ship on in Section 4 like?

5. Which of his crewmembers does Ulysses accidentally kill?

(see the answer key)

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