Odyssey "The Enchantress Circe and The Land of the Dead" Quiz

Why were Odysseus' men not afraid of Circe at first?

• Circe put a spell on them immediately.
• Circe looked like a harmless girl singing and weaving.
• Circe promised not to hurt them.

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Why is Odysseus able to avoid Circe's spell?

• He has strong will power.
• He follows Eurylochus advice.
• He is protected by Herme's flower.

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Before reaching The Land of the Dead Odysseus and his men travel to

• Aeolia, the land of the winds, and the land of the Laestrygonians
• Aeolia, Aeaea, and the island of Circe
• Aeolia, Aeaea, and the land of the Laestrygonians
• Aeolia, Aeaea, and the island of Tiresias

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What does Circe do to men who wash up on her island?

• She feeds them to her dogs
• She turns them into domestic animals
• She sleeps with them
• She forces them to fight each other to the death

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How does Aeolos help Odysseus get home?

• He gives Odysseus a new crew
• He gives Odysseus provisions for the journey home.
• He gives Odysseus a bag of wind.
• He gives Odysseus a sack of gold.

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Tiresias tells Odysseus  

• to avoid Helios's cattle
• he will find men in his house when he gets home
• it will be a long, hard ride home
• all of the above

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How long do Odysseus and his crew stay with Circe?

• 1 week
• 1 month
• 6 months
• 1 year

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How does Odysseus attract the souls of the dead?

• He sinks all of his ships 
• He sacrifices animals 
• He sacrifices his crew
• He chants until ghosts appear

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Who helps Odysseus avoid Circe’s magic and what was he given to do so?

• Athena, a charm
• Athena, a staff
• Hermes, a herb called moly
• Hermes, a stone

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What happened when the crew opened the bag from Aiolos?

• Nothing
• Gold and Silver came out
• Snakes came out
• Blistering winds came out

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