Quiz | Book 12 (Cattle of the Sun God) | The Odyssey (Hinds)

What does Circe warn Odysseus that he will encounter before reaching Scylla and Charybdis?

• The island of Ogia

• The island of Thrinacia

• The unbroken line of jagged cliffs

• The dangers of the Sirens

Answer explanation

Circe warns Odysseus about the dangers of the Sirens before reaching Scylla and Charybdis. They pose a significant threat to his journey.

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What was Odysseus told to order the crew to do when they come near the island of the Sirens?

• Tie Odysseus to the mast and row on

• Stop the ship and explore the island

• Listen to their sweet song and enjoy

• Plug their ears with beeswax and row on without stopping

Answer explanation

To avoid being lured by the Sirens' song, Odysseus ordered his crew to plug their ears with beeswax and row on without stopping.

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What danger lies between the steep mist-shrouded mountains and the headland?

• The island of Ogia

• Scylla, the six-headed monster

• The sucking mouth called Charybdis

• The island of Thrinacia

Answer explanation

The danger between the mountains and the headland is Scylla, the six-headed monster.

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How many men did Scylla snatch away?

• Six

• Five

• Four

• Three

Answer explanation

Scylla snatched away six men. This is the correct choice.

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What did Circe warn Odysseus about on the island of Thrinacia?

• The Sirens

• The dangerous nymphs

• The divine cattle of the sun god Helios

• The unbroken line of jagged cliffs

Answer explanation

Circe warned Odysseus about the divine cattle of the sun god Helios on the island of Thrinacia.

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Why did Odysseus and his men get trapped on the island of Thrinacia?

• They were attacked by Scylla

• They were mutinous and refused to leave

• They were captured by the nymph Calypso

• A storm blew up, and the cursed wind blew continuously

Answer explanation

Odysseus and his men got trapped on the island of Thrinacia because a storm blew up, and the cursed wind blew continuously.

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What did Odysseus pray for when he climbed the highest peak?

• Help from the gods

• To defeat Scylla

• A way to set things right

• To be set free from the island

Answer explanation

Odysseus prayed for help from the gods when he climbed the highest peak to overcome challenges and ensure his safe return.

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What plan did Lord Eurylochus (Yuri-Lochus) hatch when they were trapped on the island of Thrinacia?

• To make sacrifices to the sun god Helios and go down fighting

• To surrender to the nymph Calypso

• To build a grand temple on Ithaca

• To steal the divine cattle of the sun god Helios

Answer explanation

Lord Eurylochus planned to make sacrifices to the sun god Helios and go down fighting on the island of Thrinacia.

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How long was Odysseus stranded on the island of Ogia?

• Ten years

• Fifteen years

• Twenty years

• Seven years

Answer explanation

Odysseus was stranded on the island of Ogia for seven years, as stated in the correct answer choice.

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Why did Odysseus incur the wrath of Poseidon?

• He blinded Poseidon's son, the Cyclops Polyphemus

• He stole Poseidon's trident

• He insulted Poseidon's wife

• He destroyed Poseidon's temple

Answer explanation

Odysseus incurred the wrath of Poseidon by blinding his son, the Cyclops Polyphemus.

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