Book 11-12 Odyssey

Who advises Odysseus to seek guidance from the blind prophet Tiresias in "The Odyssey"?

• Elpenor

• Anticleia

• Circe

• Agamemnon

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What consequence does Tiresias warn Odysseus about if he harms the cattle of the sun god Helios?

• He will never return to Ithaca.

• He will face severe consequences.

• He will lose his entire crew.

• He will be turned into a monster.

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Which mythical creature did Odysseus and his crew encounter that devours six of his men?

• Charybdis

• The Sirens

• Scylla

• The Cyclops

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What is the fate of Odysseus's ship as a result of Zeus's anger for the crew's sacrilege?

• It is turned to stone.

• It is lost forever in the underworld.

• It is destroyed by a storm.

• It safely returns to Ithaca.

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What significant event occurs to Odysseus at the beginning of the text provided?

• Odysseus starts his journey from Troy.

• Odysseus is captured by the Cyclops.

• Odysseus is washed ashore on the island of Ogygia.

• Odysseus returns to Ithaca.

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Which character does Odysseus meet on the island of Ogygia?

• Athena

• Calypso

• Circe

• Poseidon

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What are the main themes explored in Books 11 and 12 of "The Odyssey" as mentioned in the text?

• Love and friendship

• Revenge and justice

• Journey and divine intervention

• War and peace

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What challenges does Odysseus face in the narrative described?

• Navigating dangerous waters and avoiding divine punishment

• Fighting the Trojan war

• Escaping from his palace in Ithaca

• Winning a contest to prove his identity

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Who is the god of the sea that makes Odysseus' journey difficult?

• Zeus

• Apollo

• Poseidon

• Hermes

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