The Odyssey Book 12

Who is the author of 'The Odyssey'?

• Aristotle

• Virgil

• Plato

• Homer

In Greek mythology, what were the Sirens known for?

• Guiding sailors to safety

• Enchanting voices and luring sailors to their deaths

• Protecting ships from storms

• Singing songs of joy and happiness

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Scylla?

• Has multiple heads

• Has only one head

• Is a sea monster

• Lives in a cave

What is Charybdis often depicted as in Greek mythology?

• giant octopus

• mermaid

• volcano

• giant whirlpool or sea monster

Who did Odysseus encounter first, Scylla or Charybdis?

• Poseidon

• Scylla

• Cyclops

• Charybdis

What did Odysseus do to protect his crew from the Sirens' song?

• Odysseus ordered his crew to plug their ears with beeswax and tie him to the mast.

• Odysseus ordered his crew to close their eyes and tie him to the mast.

• Odysseus ordered his crew to cover their ears with cloth and tie him to the mast.

• Odysseus ordered his crew to wear earplugs and tie him to the mast.

How many heads does Scylla have?

• 4

• 6

• 8

• 2

What is the name of the whirlpool opposite Scylla?

• Maelstrom

• Vortex

• Whirlwind

• Charybdis

Which of the following is NOT a danger faced by Odysseus and his crew?

• Scylla

• Cyclops

• Sirens

• Charybdis

What happened to sailors who got too close to Charybdis?

• They were sucked into a whirlpool.

• They were dragged underwater by a whirlpool.

• They were pulled into a powerful current.

• They were swallowed by a giant sea monster.