The Sirens- Quicker Formative

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

• Achilles
• Circe
• Tiresaias

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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

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

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

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Odysseus wants his crew to…

• bind him but let him hear the Sirens' music

• hold him down and cover his ears

• let him follow the Sirens' music

• all bind themselves to the ship

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In stanza 3, what is Odysseus doing and why?

• Making weapons so that they can defend themselves against the Sirens.

• Preparing wax to plug up his men's ears so that they can't hear the Sirens.

• Preparing gifts for the Sirens so that they will allow them to pass by the island.

• Playing with wax so that he can distract himself from the Siren's song.

In stanza 5, which of the following describes how the Sirens tempt Odysseus?

• They tell him that their song has healing abilities.

• They claim to know how to get Odysseus home faster.

• They promise that their song will not hurt him.

• They tell him that their song will make him more knowledgeable.

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Which of the following describes the passage's conclusion?

• The ship passes the Sirens and Odysseus' crew releases him.

• The ship arrives at the Sirens' island and the crew releases Odysseus.

• The chains are not strong enough to hold Odysseus and he breaks free.

• The crew is convinced by the Sirens' song to release Odysseus.

PART A: Which sentence states a theme of the passage from The Odyssey?

• Pleasure is temporary, but knowledge is eternal.

• Beautiful appearances can disguise evil intentions.

• In difficult situations, people must learn to cooperate.

• Even the greatest leaders can sometimes make mistakes.