Chapter 4 Quiz: The Odyssey of Sgt. Jack Brennan

Why do the soldiers travel to the island of Persophone?

• to visit the land of the dead

• to get food for the journey

• to speak to the gods

• to meet Odysseus' wife

What favor does Elpinor ask Odysseus?

• To apologize to Circe for his bad behavior on her island

• To tell his parents that he died honorably, in battle

• To take care of his pet goldfish

• To teach other soldiers to be more careful so they don't end up like him

What warning does Tiresias give to Odysseus about his journey home?

• He tells Odysseus not to take any shortcuts

• He tells Odysseus to get a new ship

• He tells Odysseus to avoid eating the cattle of the sun

• He tells Odysseus to go back to Circe's island and be happy living there

What happened to Brian Wilder (a Marine that Sgt. Brennan knew)?

• He died (most likely from an overdose of painkillers and alcohol)

• He overcame all challenges he faced and went on to be a 5 star general

• He was not strong enough to be a Marine and ended up quitting

• He became a teacher and made millions of dollars