Odysseus and the Sirens

Who warned Odysseus about what would happen after he left the Land of the Dead?

• Achilles
• Circe
• Tiresaias

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How did the Sirens try to lure the men to their island?

• offering food and shelter
• giving them sweet food
• singing a song

How did Odysseus protect his men from the Sirens?

• he sailed away from the island 
• he plugged their ears with beeswax
• he prayed to Zeus

How did Odysseus protect himself from listening to the Sirens?

• He plugged his ears with beeswax
• He was not affected by the Sirens
• He tied himself to the ship's mast

Circe was

• a seamonster
• a siren
• an enchantress
• an English teacher

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

When Circe released Odysseus, she warned him of

• the sirens

• Scylla

• Charybdis

• all are correct

Which of the following describes the sirens?

• a whirlpool that sucks down everything around it

• a monster with 6 heads and 12 legs

• woman-like creatures with beautiful voices

• the island where Helios' cattle live

Which of the two character traits reflect the dichotomy of Circe's personality?

• generous and outgoing
• tricky and helpful
• loving and giving
• watchful and brave