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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4, The Cyclops' Cave.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Section 3, what does Ulysses carry to his ship even though he is tired?
(a) Golden treasure.
(b) His men.
(c) Livestock.
(d) Barrels of wine.

2. How does Morpheus interfere with the Hellenes' dreams?
(a) Morpheus turns their sweet dreams into nightmares.
(b) Morpheus makes their dreams never ending.
(c) Morpheus appears in their dreams to give them information.
(d) Morpheus turns their nightmares to sweet dreams.

3. Who is Persephone?
(a) Morpheus' daughter.
(b) Morpheus's aunt.
(c) Morpheus' wife.
(d) Morpheus' sister.

4. Who is Morpheus?
(a) The god of the soul.
(b) The god of dreams.
(c) The god of slumber.
(d) The god of the south wind.

5. What does Ulysses dream of in Libya?
(a) His disastrous journey.
(b) His victory in Troy.
(c) Poseidon.
(d) His mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ulysses offer to Polyphemus so that he can better enjoy his dinner?

2. Who is Aeolus?

3. What is referred to as "a little death" by Hypnos?

4. Who is Polyphemus' father?

5. Where do Ulysses' men sleep in Libya?

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